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If you have yellow or red bumps on your tongue, you could be suffering from a common condition called transient lingual papillitis, which is sometimes also referred to as “lie bumps.”<ref name="rf16577">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8899785</ref> Transient lingual papillitis can present with mild tenderness to severe pain.<ref name="rf16578">http://www.aapd.org/assets/1/25/Flaitz-23-06.pdf</ref> Despite its prevalence especially among younger women and children, there are few documented cases that doctors have been able to study in great detail, though there is some evidence that it’s related to food allergies.<ref name="rf16577" /> Be aware that hundreds of other diseases may cause red bumps on your tongue, so it is important to follow up with your doctor if they do not clear up after a day or two. | If you have yellow or red bumps on your tongue, you could be suffering from a common condition called transient lingual papillitis, which is sometimes also referred to as “lie bumps.”<ref name="rf16577">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8899785</ref> Transient lingual papillitis can present with mild tenderness to severe pain.<ref name="rf16578">http://www.aapd.org/assets/1/25/Flaitz-23-06.pdf</ref> Despite its prevalence especially among younger women and children, there are few documented cases that doctors have been able to study in great detail, though there is some evidence that it’s related to food allergies.<ref name="rf16577" /> Be aware that hundreds of other diseases may cause red bumps on your tongue, so it is important to follow up with your doctor if they do not clear up after a day or two. | ||
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==Steps== | ==Steps== | ||
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#*Do not use saline solution designated for contact lenses as a mouth rinse. | #*Do not use saline solution designated for contact lenses as a mouth rinse. | ||
#Drink cold or cool liquids. There is some evidence that drinking cool or cold liquids can help soothe tongue bumps and reduce any associated inflammation. You can drink cool or cold beverages as a normal part of your daily hydration routine or as necessary to help relieve your discomfort.<ref name="rf16579" /> | #Drink cold or cool liquids. There is some evidence that drinking cool or cold liquids can help soothe tongue bumps and reduce any associated inflammation. You can drink cool or cold beverages as a normal part of your daily hydration routine or as necessary to help relieve your discomfort.<ref name="rf16579" /> | ||
| − | #*To keep yourself hydrated, drink at least 9 cups of water a day if you are a woman and 13 cups if you are a man. Persons who are very active and pregnant women need up to 16 cups of water a day.<ref name="rf15314" /> | + | #*To keep yourself hydrated, drink at least 9 cups of water a day if you are a woman and 13 cups if you are a man. Persons who are very active and pregnant women need up to 16 cups of water a day.<ref name="rf15314">http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256?pg=2</ref> |
#Suck on some ice. Sucking on an ice cube, ice chips, or an ice pop may help provide additional relief from your bumps.<Ref>http://dermnetnz.org/site-age-specific/lingual-papillitis.html</ref> The cold may numb pain and reduce any swelling.<ref name="rf16580">http://dermnetnz.org/site-age-specific/lingual-papillitis.html </ref> | #Suck on some ice. Sucking on an ice cube, ice chips, or an ice pop may help provide additional relief from your bumps.<Ref>http://dermnetnz.org/site-age-specific/lingual-papillitis.html</ref> The cold may numb pain and reduce any swelling.<ref name="rf16580">http://dermnetnz.org/site-age-specific/lingual-papillitis.html </ref> | ||
#*As the ice melts, it can help you stay hydrated and minimize the risk of your tongue drying out, which may exacerbate discomfort from the bumps. | #*As the ice melts, it can help you stay hydrated and minimize the risk of your tongue drying out, which may exacerbate discomfort from the bumps. | ||
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#*If you suspect that your tongue bumps are a result of a food allergy, omit this food from your diet to see if it resolves the condition. | #*If you suspect that your tongue bumps are a result of a food allergy, omit this food from your diet to see if it resolves the condition. | ||
#Maintain oral health. Brush and floss your oral cavity every day, including after meals. Combined with regular dental checkups, this can help maintain the health of your teeth, tongue, and gums. A clean mouth may also help prevent tongue bumps. | #Maintain oral health. Brush and floss your oral cavity every day, including after meals. Combined with regular dental checkups, this can help maintain the health of your teeth, tongue, and gums. A clean mouth may also help prevent tongue bumps. | ||
| − | #*Make sure to brush and floss after meals if you can. Having debris stuck in your teeth promotes an environment that is rife infection. If you don’t have a toothbrush, chewing a piece of gum can help.<ref name="rf13708" /> | + | #*Make sure to brush and floss after meals if you can. Having debris stuck in your teeth promotes an environment that is rife infection. If you don’t have a toothbrush, chewing a piece of gum can help.<ref name="rf13708"> http://www.ada.org/en/science-research/ada-seal-of-acceptance/product-category-information/chewing-gum</ref> |
#*See you dentist at least twice a year for cleanings and checkups. | #*See you dentist at least twice a year for cleanings and checkups. | ||
#Leave the bumps alone. In most cases, you won’t require any treatment for tongue bumps.<ref name="rf16579" /> The condition usually resolves itself within a few hours or days.<ref name="rf16579" /> | #Leave the bumps alone. In most cases, you won’t require any treatment for tongue bumps.<ref name="rf16579" /> The condition usually resolves itself within a few hours or days.<ref name="rf16579" /> | ||
