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What Causes Small Bumps On Back Of Tongue And Fever?

I just noticed multiple small bumps on the back of my tongue. I am also running a fever. I have recently gotten over a cold/URI, and finished two rounds of antibiotics. On top of all this I have other symptoms. What made me notice the bumps was that I felt like I had a hair in my mouth. What could this be?
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
Actually at the back of the tongue there are some taste buds, which are known as circumvallate papillae, and they are slightly elevated from the normal tongue, so they are slightly uncomfortable and noticeable.
So there is nothing to worry about it.
But if the symptoms persist for a long time then you have to visit a good dentist for complete diagnosis.
Hope it will help you.
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Dentist, Periodontics,  Dr. Vandita Mishra's  Response
Bumps on the back of the tongue and other back areas of mouth are usually a feature of a viral infection called herpangina which is most common in the months that we are running in. You do not need to take heavy doses of antibiotics for that but just some multivitamin and have lots of water. If your fever is persistent though you may take supportive anti-pyretic. Such viral infections follow a course and subside in a course of 7-10 days if it persists or the problem increases i would recommend you to visit a clinic. Take care.
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What Causes Small Bumps On Back Of Tongue And Fever?

Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM. Actually at the back of the tongue there are some taste buds, which are known as circumvallate papillae, and they are slightly elevated from the normal tongue, so they are slightly uncomfortable and noticeable. So there is nothing to worry about it. But if the symptoms persist for a long time then you have to visit a good dentist for complete diagnosis. Hope it will help you.