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I’ve been having these bumps?what are they?

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doris17518
doris17518

my tongue has these bumps in the back what is this?!it doesn't sting or hurt or anything there just there

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  • mhc2020
    mhc2020 doris17518

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    Those bumps are normal. They are known as circumvallate papillae. One of the four types of papillae. People normally freak out when they discover it for the first time.

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