Oral cancer bumps typically appear on the gums and tissues inside the mouth or throat. However, a singular, hard bump on the tongue can be a cancerous growth. Sores, red or white spots ...

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 ...

Classic lingual papillitis causes a few red, whitish, or yellow-colored raised bumps on one area of the tongue—typically on the tip or sides. Symptoms usually clear up within one to five days ...