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What can be the reason for pinkish bumps at the back of the tongue?

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Published At September 8, 2022
Reviewed AtDecember 14, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have pinkish bumps at the back of my tongue. I do not remember if I ever had them and also, they do not hurt when I touch them.

Kindly help.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Are the bumps present all over the tongue? Do they look like inflamed ulcers? Did you eat something very spicy recently? Is there any blood in that area?

Kindly revert with the answers.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the response.

There is no blood in that area. They are only raised slightly. I ate spicy food about two days ago.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have seen the images you enclosed (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). They can be a result of trauma or inflammation. They do not look like precancerous lesions. However, I suggest you visit a dentist to examine them clinically and check their size and texture. If required, they may advise a biopsy. However, this is advised only if the lesions persist for more than a week. However, if they disappear on their own, there is nothing to worry about. I suggest you do gargling with lukewarm salt water around six to eight times a day for two weeks and use Chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Does my lesion resemble monkeypox?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The oral bump lesions on the tongue may match with many conditions like COVID-19 tongue or monkeypox. But it has to be associated with loss of taste, smell, or other major symptoms like altered sensation and systemic symptoms. If you do not have any other major symptoms in the body, then I suggest you get crosschecked by a physician. Otherwise, you can wait and watch for two weeks.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop
Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Dentistry

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