Trauma
One of the most common causes of the development of bumps on the tip of the tongue is trauma. This trauma may be in the form of physical trauma or chemical trauma. When we taste anything, we tend to use the tip of our tongue to do so. In such circumstances, if you accidentally sip on very hot coffee or taste something very spicy, then as a reaction to this trauma, the tongue may develop small bumps or sores. This is usually a self receding condition and in most cases, does not need any kind of active medical intervention. However, if these bumps are very painful rather than just a little sore, then some amount of topical mucosal anesthetic can be applied to soothe the pain associated with them.
Canker Sores
Another cause of the occurrence of bumps in the anterior region of the tongue is development of canker sores. Also known as oral ulcers, these are usually triggered as some kind of reaction in the body. Though the exact cause of these ulcers is not known, it is said that canker sores may develop due to nutritional (especially vitamin) deficiency. These mainly look like small red bumps on the tip of the tongue which have a white center that is flat. They may be painful and quite sore, and - at times, may even lead to a burning sensation on the tongue, making it difficult for the person to eat.
In fact, it is believed that these sores may even have a cyclical tendency to develop on a regular basis, or when the person is under a lot of stress or has a lowered immunity. Even though they usually disappear after a while on their own, these painful bumps on tongue are known to cause severe discomfort to the individual, to an extent wherein medical intervention may become necessary. In case of severe pain and sharp stinging sensation associated with these ulcers, the person may be prescribed a topical anesthetic cream and, if he is malnourished, the doctor may also consider the option of prescribing him some multivitamin tablets.
Other Causes
Besides trauma and canker sores, there are a few more relatively uncommon causes of the development of sore bumps on the tip of the tongue. In some rare cases, a person may develop such tongue bumps as a symptom of oral or tongue cancer. Although oral cancer usually presents in the form of an ulcer on the tongue, it may initially form as a small bump. This bump will eventually ulcerate and lead to a painful open wound. This may be triggered by constant trauma to this region of the tongue. If the small bumps join together and ulcerate, then one should immediately contact his healthcare professional to investigate it further.
One of the most common causes of the development of bumps on the tip of the tongue is trauma. This trauma may be in the form of physical trauma or chemical trauma. When we taste anything, we tend to use the tip of our tongue to do so. In such circumstances, if you accidentally sip on very hot coffee or taste something very spicy, then as a reaction to this trauma, the tongue may develop small bumps or sores. This is usually a self receding condition and in most cases, does not need any kind of active medical intervention. However, if these bumps are very painful rather than just a little sore, then some amount of topical mucosal anesthetic can be applied to soothe the pain associated with them.
Canker Sores
Another cause of the occurrence of bumps in the anterior region of the tongue is development of canker sores. Also known as oral ulcers, these are usually triggered as some kind of reaction in the body. Though the exact cause of these ulcers is not known, it is said that canker sores may develop due to nutritional (especially vitamin) deficiency. These mainly look like small red bumps on the tip of the tongue which have a white center that is flat. They may be painful and quite sore, and - at times, may even lead to a burning sensation on the tongue, making it difficult for the person to eat.
In fact, it is believed that these sores may even have a cyclical tendency to develop on a regular basis, or when the person is under a lot of stress or has a lowered immunity. Even though they usually disappear after a while on their own, these painful bumps on tongue are known to cause severe discomfort to the individual, to an extent wherein medical intervention may become necessary. In case of severe pain and sharp stinging sensation associated with these ulcers, the person may be prescribed a topical anesthetic cream and, if he is malnourished, the doctor may also consider the option of prescribing him some multivitamin tablets.
Other Causes
Besides trauma and canker sores, there are a few more relatively uncommon causes of the development of sore bumps on the tip of the tongue. In some rare cases, a person may develop such tongue bumps as a symptom of oral or tongue cancer. Although oral cancer usually presents in the form of an ulcer on the tongue, it may initially form as a small bump. This bump will eventually ulcerate and lead to a painful open wound. This may be triggered by constant trauma to this region of the tongue. If the small bumps join together and ulcerate, then one should immediately contact his healthcare professional to investigate it further.
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