Depending on the underlying cause, this can manifest as clusters of small bumps ... a singular, hard bump on the tongue can be a cancerous growth. Sores, red or white spots, irritated spots ...

Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Transient lingual papillitis (TLP), or "lie bumps," is a common inflammatory condition ...

They appear when the papillae become inflamed, resulting in red or white swollen bumps. Medical term: Papillae are small bumps on our tongue that house our taste buds. Lie bumps can range from ...

Sores, red or white spots ... diseases can cause bumps on the tongue. Depending on the underlying cause, this can manifest as clusters of small bumps, large blisters (lesions), or sores.