I usually get them after sucking on hard candies or scraping my tongue against my teeth...I have a bad habit of clenching my teeth without realizing it and pressing my tongue against the inside of them.
A doctor once told me when I asked about it and he checked that they were just like small cold sores and it was a viral thing so all you can do is let it run its course.
If nothing else I've heard brushing them with your tooth brush and toothpaste helps them go away faster but it can hurt like a b*tch.
please help , I have a small bump in the tip of my tongue , a little to the right . It is barely visibil but you can fell it and it really hurts. I bit it areal hard and a little blood cam out, and it's not a lot of them , just one . Please HELP ME !! I haven't kissed anyon lately either .
i have all the same symptoms
Pimple-Like Bumps on the Tongue
White, pimple-like bumps that form on your tongue are commonly called lie bumps. Painful and characterized by a swollen appearance, lie bumps are a result of irritation to the individual fungiform papillae that house your taste buds, according to New York University's Scienceline website. The technical name for lie bumps is transient lingual papillitis and is not a serious health condition.
Symptoms When you examine lie bumps in the mirror you may notice that they are white and quite large. This is because of the inflammation that is occurring as a result of trauma to the fungiform papillae. According to the University of Cincinnati's Net Wellness website, lie bumps are painful and your first reaction may be to run your tongue across your teeth for relief. This is not a good idea as you can worsen irritation and pain despite the temporary relief.
Causes No one single cause can be attributed to lie bump formation; however, Sciencline states that lie bumps have been found to appear in individuals who eat high acidic fruits and vegetables as well as sugary food and drink. Another factor contributing to lie bumps is trauma caused by scratching or cutting of the delicate fungiform papillae. Factors that are still being studied include gastrointestinal complications and stress as well. Lie bumps are not contagious and are not caused by bacterial or fungal infections.
Treatment Treating lie bumps begins with oral hygiene methods. Brushing twice daily and flossing afterward helps prevent bacteria from causing infection in your taste buds. According to Net Wellness, over-the-counter medications such as OraBase or Zilactin can be used to cover lie bumps, acting as a bandage. This prevents further irritation and allows bumps to heal without risk of infection. Another step to consider in treatment is rinsing with a warm salt water solution or mouthwash.
Wives' Tales Although there is no simple solution to the cause of lie bumps, one thing is for certain, stories do grow out of this condition. According to Scienceline, long ago these painful bumps were attributed to telling falsehoods, or lies. Because of this belief, they were called lie bumps indicating that lying would cause this painful affliction. Interesting history does little to explain the truth behind this condition, and some people actually still believe this old wives' tale.
Considerations Lie bumps, although not contagious, should be treated with absolute care. Lie bumps clear on their own within two to three days provided there is no further irritation of the tongue. Limiting sugary and acidic foods during the healing process may help. Bumps that last longer than one week need medical attention as this could be a separate condition altogether.
I got one too it really hurts :(
They are simply lie bumps... they will go away within 4-10 days.. yes they suck and yes they hurt, but they will go away.. if they do not go away, after a long period of time such as 3-4 weeks, then yes go to a doctor. Rinse 2-3 times a day with salty water, use an alcohol based mouth wash (after brushing it will numb the lie bump for awhile), and stay away from citrus, spicy, and very hot foods as they can irritate the lie bump more.
I have had a small, white bump on the left side of my tongue as well. I though I had a sore throat because it hurts when I swallow. I have had it for over a week now.
OK I HAVE A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM FOR SOME OF THE BUMPSIT IS ACID causing them if they come up fast.
get baking soda put on tounge, leave for a few moments and wash of
do this 3 times or so at 3 -10 min intervals
you should notice a marked difference
GO TO THE DENTIST ID IT PERSISTS, PLEASE! Keep your oral health in mind. Go to a dentist, they know about these things :)
I have one on my left side and it sucks cause u te my have it for the rest of your life i guess what my dentist says is when i bit my tongue or something like that
If you have a white bump/red on the side of your tongue its a "lie" bump. Caused by spicy foods and improper diets and your tongue gets irritated. I read many post in other forums saying just pull it off. I was thinking "yea right i might die" ... Anyhow 2 days later after reading how everyone got tweezers, fingernail, or finger nail clippers..I decided to pick up some tweezers. Everyone said just pull it right off and it will not hurt more then 5 sec. As i was very hesitant i did just that and instantly the pain went away. I had that bump for almost 2 weeks! "It will not bleed after a few sec as well" I am only posting this as i just did this today 07/14/2013 and hopefully I can help someone that may Google along and find this post. Below is a pick of the lie bump and tweezers.
http://imgur.com/eB1Gdcv
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