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Bumps (papillae) are part of the tongue's natural anatomy. Papillae help grip food and contain taste buds. Of the four types, the circumvallate (vallate) papillae are on the back of the tongue.

A key symptom is small red or white bumps on the tongue. These bumps are enlarged or inflamed papillae ... A bump or spot on the side of the tongue, or a red patch on the tongue, is usually ...