RE: "Pimple" On My Tongue
Pimples can occur on any part of the body including lips, tongue, butts, face, etc. Pimples have their physical and emotional effects. Pimples on tongue are not so common location of pimples but if it occurs, you shouldn't pop a pimple that's on your tongue because the bacteria from inside the pimple would spread around your mouth and cause a much larger outbreak.
You cannot apply the traditional cleansers or topical ointments to your tongue in an effort to treat the pimple since you wouldn't want to ingest the product. There is the option of oral antibiotics but for a simple pimple or two the doctor often won't prescribe the medication unless the outbreak is serious.
Causes of Pimples on Tongue
* Certain foods may cause pimples. The fact is that some foods can cause allergies which can appear as acne or pimples on your skin. Food allergies are one of the biggest causes for pimples to appear on your tongue.
* If there is a food that causes an allergic reaction in your system then your body responds by producing a toxic substance to help combat the allergic reaction. In an effort to get rid of the allergic reaction the body pushes the bacteria and germs to the skin where most bacteria is expelled. If your pores are clogged from dirt and oil then the bacteria will buildup inside the clogged pore instead of being expelled which leads to pimples.
Treatment options for Pimples on Tongue
* By reducing or completely avoiding fats in your diet you can eliminate the amount of oil produced by your pores which will help decrease your chance of getting pimples on your tongue or anywhere else.
* Eat a balanced diet. A part of this balanced diet is to reduce your intake of carbohydrates and unessential fats such as eating cereals, vegetables and juice instead of milk, grains, any processed food or bread.
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RE: "Pimple" On My Tongue
I have been getting these sores for years I take Zovirax and they go away in a day. The cause is the herpes virus.
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i have a pimple on my tongue that really hurts how can i get rid of it and why do i get them
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I have these two pimples on my tongue and they hurt like heck. Every time I try to talk it hurts. I just got them today. I tried to poke them with a needle but it didn't work so well. I know you can use warm water with salt maybe work but I just don't like it. Can you give me some helpful ways to get rid of them. Give me things that I don't need to buy. Who ever is out there reading this help me!
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I have one right now and I want to die. I have gotten them since I was a small child, on and off. However, in the last few months they seem to come more often! I have tried peroxide, listerine, salt water. nothing works. I mean, it always goes away, but it always takes a few days for it to happen, and i don't know if these things are helping as much as time is. BTW: Biting it or popping them, does help w. the pain, but definitely makes them spread and become larger or accumulate more.
I don't know that there is a "quick fix". I have even gone to the dentist and she says that it could be caused from the type of tooth paste we use. Try using toms of Maine or a all natural toothpaste as common name brand tooth pastes and gels have a certain chemical that inflames the taste bud (or something like that). I did the switch and it did help me get them less frequently, until now! I don't know. I have read about the "sour stomach" and that resignates w. me. I did over eat Chinese (fried Chinese) food last night and about 15 mins later, I felt one coming on.
But i had also gotten 12 hours of sleep that night, so i don't know how sleep contributes to theml... although... i got 12 hours of sleep, becuase i hadn't sleep well that hole week.
So now i am chalking it up to poor diet and lack of sleep and dehydration. With no real cure.
BTW: I had a friend tell me hers were caused by walnuts and pineapple.
Who knows for sure!! :) Its one of those mysteries.
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By Dr. Answers (Guest Post)
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I love how everybody asks a question in their post, and then gets completely over-ridden by people asking the SAME THING but with no answers. I have a "pimple" on the bottom left underside of my tongue and it scrapes against the teeth, and needless to say it hurts like crazy. Tried the mouthwash and teeth brushing, probably helped in the long run but no current relief.
Tried the baking soda and it didn't work like it does on cancer sores, just tasted bad and dulled the pain for an hour or so. The best result I had was gargling salt water, drinking lots of regular water, and plain old sleep. It's related to stress as well, so being awake and THINKING about it just stress's you out right? Take a sick day, sleep a lot, drink water, and gargle every 2 hours or so that your awake. Should clear up in only a day or two. Hope this actually answers some questions. Cheers!
Posted on 01/30/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Yeah, I've gotten some of these too. I got some a month ago, then they went away by themselves after like 4 days. But I just got another one today but I don't know how I get them. I eat a lot of spicy food so it's hard to narrow it down. Even if it is spicy foods, I've eaten spicy food since I was a kid and I've never gotten one before.
I'm also a smoker but although I do acknowledge that I have a risk of developing mouth cancer I doubt that it's that because I don't smoke a lot or enough to be at risk. Well I am glad though that I'm not the only one who gets them, and that it doesn't seem to be something out of the ordinary! I'll try some of the remedies to see if it I'll help them go away faster. Thanks!
Posted on 01/18/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I use a small pair of scissors, generally these are found in manicure sets. You can buy a pair at the drug store. Just very thin small scissors.
I just cut it off at the base, bleeds for a while and stops. Very little blood but takes a while to stop. A few times they have come back as painful dots on the tongue. Can't cut those off. I used a needle dipped in alcohol to pierce them and let them drain.
Usually cutting them off with a small scissor or nail clipper works well for me.
Posted on 01/18/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Detnal nurse (Guest Post)
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Seriously people why would you honestly go and see an ENT doctor for the tongue. The tongue is a soft tissue in the MOUTH hence see your dentist its really important to have this checked and to make sure its not the early stages of oral cancer.
Posted on 11/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Sugar works!
Posted on 11/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Get them checked out by your doctor to make sure it's not cancer first. My dentist prescribed me a dental paste that has a steroid in it. It not only helped it heal but it provided a protective coating so at night it could it wouldn't be exposed to the bacteria in your mouth. Healed it up in a couple of days. I think something (stress/dehydration/bad diet) causes a gland, taste bud or salivation gland, to swell, which then rubs up against my teeth and turns into a sore/infection that's just hard to heal in the environment of the mouth. Doc also said to stay away from booze and mouth wash with alcohol, said to use 50/50 mix of peroxide and water to rinse with often especially after meals and drink a ton of water. I did all this and it cleared up in a few days
Posted on 11/11/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've had them for years, on and off, they are annoying. I once read a paper on "Electrogalvanism of the Bucal Cavity" .. ok basically they say that the mouth gets too conductive electrically.. which means that if you eat too much salt or get too much acid in your mouth like citrus drinks then your tongue reacts chemically.
This causes the glands on your tongue to flare up and pop...out comes a "pimple". But remember, this is not the same kind of pimple as you get on your skin. It's completely different. I'm not sure if having tooth fillings has any correlation but I do have a few fillings and they happen to be next to where the pimples pop up.
In any case, I felt that if I try to ignore them, they go away by themselves but there are some that last forever. Sometimes I do try to bite them off but that usually just makes it worse and then the "bite" hurts just as much and seems to "spread' the hurt. I would suggest seeing a mouth doctor (Mouth throat and Nose specialist?) They can prescribe the right medication. If you can't see a doctor right away, try Anbesol or Kanka to ease the pain. A Vodka mouthwash helps too ;-)
Posted on 10/27/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I just got one of these. Seriously, it appeared like 15 minutes ago. It's a little white thing at the tip of my tongue. I am certain it has to do with an excess of salt because I just ate 2 bags of salted cashews today. Never did that before, and never got one of these "pimples" on my tongue yet. Hopefully it goes away.
Posted on 10/13/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I Just recently got one of these "pimples" on my tongue. I believe mine is from a combination a sore throat, and the "dirty stomach." I had a sore throat for about 5 days, and tonight I had Prime rib. About 1 1/2 servings (all you can eat did me in) and as soon as I got home, it began to hurt. I'm gonna drink a lot of water and brush my teeth and try to go to the bathroom. Hopefully it will go away quickly. Good luck to all.
Posted on 10/11/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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They are called lie bumps and can be brought on by stress, crappy diet. BTW herpes is a word used to describe any lisogenic disease including chicken pox and cold sores it doesn't mean its related to genital herpes.
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By Dr. Gulian (Guest Post)
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Dear Donna from Maryland,
It appears as you stated that the pain and discomfort you have been experiencing for about a month now is not just a "pimple" on your tongue. It seems as though you have a case of HSV-2 derived from the virus family Herpesviridae, also known as Herpes simplex 2 (commonly related with genital herpes). I recommend you seeking medical attention as soon as possible. Your local physician will suffice.
Sincerely, Dr. Giulian
Posted on 10/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: "Pimple" On My Tongue
Hi I've had a white pimple on the end of my tongue for months now, it doesn't hurt but is a nuisance. Any ideas?
Posted on 09/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hi I've had a white pimple on the end of my tongue for months now, it doesn't hurt but is a nuisance. Any ideas?
Posted on 09/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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It's just a swollen taste bud caused by citrus acids or sweets.
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Some pimples are caused by eating sweets or your teeth rubbing against your tongue. I get them a lot because I play football and my tongue gets a lot of them. I don't know any cures. I just run it under HOT water for like 2 minutes then it gives me temporary relief, but it goes away fast.
Posted on 09/27/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I had this sort of problem a few times. My mother advised me to apply honey or glycerin on the affected part of my tongue. I did, and it helped a lot. Yes, I got rid rid of them within a couple of days. Hope it will help you. Good luck!
Posted on 09/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have one at the moment in the bottom right of my tongue and every time I talk or move my tongue, it hurts. Well I find that salt water doesn't help it go away. Yesterday I was advised to do the salt water thing over and over again and this morning it became bigger! I'm gunna try out some different techniques see what works best. Lemon juice doesn't do anything to it. Trying vinegar today
Posted on 08/13/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hi guys yes I know what you are talking about they really stress me up. I hate when they appear, but they come kind of usually. Try putting some lemon on it. It helps a bit on making them going away. Also the baking soda helps a lot.
Posted on 08/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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They are blisters caused by your tongue rubbing against your teeth. Much like a blister you get on your toe rubbing against the inside of your shoe. Common sense should prevail here. Not everything has to be a medical disease, or illness.
Posted on 07/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I always get 3-4 pimples on the tongue after a big night out on the alcohol, mainly vodka.
Posted on 07/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Guest Post (Guest Post)
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My two pimples were on the tip of my tongue, just on the bottom side. They finally started to feel better after 5 days, and then it took another 5 days for them to go away completely. I just did warm salt water rinses, and also Listerine rinses several times a day. I have since incorporated Listerine into my daily regimen, what the heck.
Posted on 07/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Guest Post (Guest Post)
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My two pimples were on the tip of my tongue, just on the bottom side. They finally started to feel better after 5 days, and then it took another 5 days for them to go away completely. I just did warm salt water rinses, and also Listerine rinses several times a day. I have since incorporated Listerine into my daily regimen, what the heck.
Posted on 07/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By a rhode islander.. (Guest Post)
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This is all stress related. Speaking of it, I have one now only mine is on the side of my tongue and sometimes I get the ones that are on the tip of your tongue. Ouch, does it hurt!
Posted on 06/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I ate very spicy chicken tacos. Used the "hot and spicy" mix and added more cayenne pepper. Got pretty sick and messed up my stomach bad, to the point I had diarrhea every 20mins. (bad stomach) I also ate a box of "Gobstoppers" in 2 days (lots of suger). I took up biking recently. and started biking 30-60 miles every weekend (stress). I have been very good with fluid intake bringing the equivalent of 4 bottles of water with me.
I doubt that my "tongue pimple" or inflamed taste bud was caused by salt, as I consume a near lethal amount of salt daily. One McChicken and I use a pack of salt. I'm a smoker, so I cant taste stuff as much. Hence the salt and very spicy food, and sour candy. My best guess is, sugar, spicy food, and stress caused mine. Either one thing or all combined.
Posted on 06/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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For temporary relief try rinsing with warm salt water then see a Dr.
It wont burn.
Posted on 06/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have got a big one right on the back of my tongue near my back teeth. It rubs against my back teeth all the time and its not getting better. I can't see it very easily but it looks very red and like puffed up if you get me :)
I'm in a lot of pain, but I'm in Englandand I'm scared that if I go to the chemist with these sprays and mouthwashes, they are not going to have them.
Please, please, please, suggest something thatIi can get my hands on here in England :(
Thanks.. x
Posted on 06/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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This is an old post, however I will still add my 2 cents... There are some very good feedback, but there are some that I pray you did not heed. I have the same problem and have done quite a bit of research. Have you looked up Sutton's Disease. It is worth checking out especially is your sore(s) are EXTREMELY painful and last for at least 2+ weeks. Mine started after losing 3 family members in 3 consecutive days - and stress and lack of sleep continue to trigger them. It hurts to eat, it has interfered with my ability to speak and is distracting as hell. It seems as soon as one clears up something very stressful happens and they are back. Sometimes one, sometimes two, mainly on the outer edges of my tongue. I have dental issue's which exacerbates the problem, but that will be resolved shortly. I wish you the best and hopefully by now it is a non-issue. I am posting this in case anyone else finds this site and needs direction. My pharmacist recently told me that an antibacterial mouth wash can be formulated, which may help.
**** As far as biting or cutting them off - DON'T ***** That is just self abuse in my opinion. Sadomachonism at it's worst. See your doctor if they continue and especially if they are long lasting. I am re-addressing this with my doc tomorrow. The pain alone is out of this world, but considering how much we use our mouth and the fact that it is a salivary gland, healing all by itself is unrealistic. Good luck my fellow sufferers.
Posted on 06/13/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I ate alot of sea salt for a week and I got one. The guy who gets them from pretzels and the guy who gets them from toothpaste with salt makes me think salt might help cause them.
Posted on 05/25/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have had a pimple on the tip of my tongue. it was bigger than what I usually get. I am prone to getting canker sores. i eat lots of hot, spicy foods and drink lots of coffee and also eat lots of sugar. It was big nine days ago. i went to the doctor. he prescribed a mouthwash with peroxide. I got the Orajel Mouthwash. It went down, but it still isn't gone. he said if I didn't see an improvement, that I should go see an ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctor or Oral surgeon.
It seems like it's going away. the mouthwash made a huge difference. Definitely helped. I just want it gone. It's stressing me out. It's tiny now. Should i still be eating spicy foods?
Posted on 05/25/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have one of these and I think it may be from too much salt. I have been having a lot of it recently also I read somewhere its from depression which would also suit SO try and be happy and avoid salt.
Posted on 05/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have found that washing my mouth with baking soda before bed helps me. The bumps aren't as big or painful in the morning.
Posted on 05/16/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have had these things on and off forever (I'm 40). I hate them. I also have canker sores that pop up maybe once a month. I have noticed that if I eat a lot of salty snacks or maybe sunflower seeds I get a canker sore or white sore on my tongue. Ii really think it's the salt or possibly not eating right. Cvs sells an 'oral antiseptic" that numbs so you can at least eat cuz I know they are unbearable at times. Stay away from salty stuff and try that too!
Posted on 05/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Tongue Pimples are not a type of acne or a type of canker sore, they are actually inflamed taste buds caused by injury, or acidic foods like tomatoes and oranges. They usually disappear within 5 days. In the meantime, gargle with salt-water a few times a day to ease the discomfort. There is no real remedy other than time.
Posted on 04/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I agree that the majority of the time, the tiny white pimple is due to something I ate. I've noticed it when I eat a few pretzel rods and something sweet. In all my 50 years, just about every time I think about it, it's the combo of pretzels and sugar! My taste bud was over stimulated! It doesn't get very inflamed or too sore, just annoying for a few days. I don't do anything for it and it goes away. I do have a sore throat now too. I do drink lots of water, eat right, maybe a little stressed with work but not to bad. I started exercising outdoors this weekend so that may account for the sore throat. 1st bike ride of the season seems to always give me a bit of a sore through (heavy breathing in the great outdoors during pollen season. :-0.)
Posted on 04/23/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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An old legend suggests you get a 'tongue pimple' after you tell a lie. haha. I came to discover that it happened to me after eating quite a few sour candies. My dental hygienist friend says it's just a damaged taste bud & should clear up in a couple of days.
I also read somewhere that it could be a lack of Vitamin B. So take a vitamin. Don't bite/pick at it. After a week? See a doctor.
Posted on 04/09/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I associate pimples on my tongue with having a dirty stomach i call it. Drink lots of fluid and brush your teeth extra times a day. if not u can ask your doctor for a prescription for "magic mouthwash" which consists of
maalox, children's benadryl, and lidocaine. your pharmacists mixes em together and BOOM! The magic starts.
Posted on 03/20/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I also frequently have one or two small white "pimples" under my tongue. I recently used an "anti-bacterial tongue spray" and it works quite well! It's sort of painful for 2-3 minutes but then the pain completely dissapears for several hours. The spray I use is called Breathrx.
Posted on 03/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've been reading about the white bumps on tongues. I have on but its on the side. I got it because I fell asleep with a jolly rancher in my mouth good thing I didn't choke.
Posted on 03/10/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Try just drinking warm water and stay away from sugar.
Posted on 03/02/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By bubbagummper (Guest Post)
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All this advice is really helpful. I had one on my tongue and I thought it would go away if I rubbed it off. The next day I had two more small ones near it, and the next day I had another. if you have this I wouldn't worry, it is probably just an inflamed taste bud and you should just stay away from really sour or really sweet foods for a while. Drink thoughts of fluids, and brush your teeth really well to clear bacteria from your mouth. Hope all goes well for everybody.
Posted on 03/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I get them from T2T and know exactly what mine are. As soon as I have a bowel movement, they disappear. It usually happens when I have mistreated my stomach and eaten too much, or eaten poorly (usually too much). After I take care of my stomach and have regular bowel movements, my tip of the tongue pimple disappears. My Dad had same thing.
Posted on 02/27/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I had two and they have now joined into one big one. :(
I think it is caused by acidy foods is it not? I will avoid tomatoes and oranges for a while and see what happens.
Posted on 02/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Had a white "pimple" for about 4-5 months. Was getting sorer and sorer and bigger. Also had sores - not pimples - all over inside my mouth. Finally went to doc who sent me to oral surgeon today. White sore is a papilla that was caused from trauma at some time - biting my tongue, etc. Other sores are from stress - pure and simple. Removed papilla with 3 stitches. Sending it in for biopsy but he's not too concerned that it's anything more.
Posted on 02/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By kingsfromoz (Guest Post)
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Well I have read all this and i have 2 of em on the tip of my tongue now. I get them from time to time and they go, but I haven't had much sugar, but ive eaten hot curry, had bananas, and a sore throat very lately. Could be any of these, but most other things sound like a load of cobblers to me. Ill try colloidal silver for now. Cheers!
Posted on 01/27/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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It's from eating too much sugar.
Posted on 01/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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A co-worker had a so called pimple or canker sore on her tongue that was so painful and wouldn't go away using a salt water gargle , mouthwash etc. She went to her dentist, and her referred her to an oral surgeon. SO she went hesitantly just knowing it was nothing. He did a biopsy right in the office and it turned out to be cancer!
She was back in there the next day and learned this. He told her go home and tell her husband and go for pre-ops testing etc. Shes so good natured, she said can I THINK about this and he said NO! Two days later she was in surgery and had it removed. They got it all and shes fine. The tongue grows back when part of it is removed, not 100 percent, but mostly. She talks fine and is glad she did it. She was only off work 8-9 days.
Get it checked. Hers started like a small canker sore and got about this big --> ( ) when she seen the Dr. I get canker sores often... I even get them in my throat, but so far they always go away. Hers lasted about 2 weeks consistently. Get it checked.
Posted on 01/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hello
I have missed school all this week because of a high fever and sore throat then these popped up. What are they? I believe they are inflamed taste bud. These symptoms are there right before you get these. Hope that helped.
Posted on 01/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I recently experienced pimples on the tip pf the tongue..soo painful and they appeared suddenly, I really didn't know what to do. I tried salty water, a horrible paste to cover them, ulcer treatments, aspirin etc, numbed the pain for a few hours but eventually I tried Corsodyl mouthwash helped and this was my cure!! within a day the pimples disappeared. I was very relieved! I dont know if anyone else tries this and it helps, but worth a try if all else fails.goodluck!
Posted on 12/24/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My husband has a swollen tongue with little bumps all over, it hurts to eat or drink anything. Hes also had a cough lately, with a scratchy throat... he said he thinks he burnt it on coffee about a week ago, but i don't think it would last this long. I think its something else... what could it be?
Posted on 12/14/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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http://www.drdonnica.com/faqs/00009949.htm
enflamed tastebuds
Posted on 12/09/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have one of these on my tongue at the moment. I also have a sore throat and a cold. I have had these before but never as bad or as big as this. I have had it for 4 days now and it seems to be getting worse. I haven't tried any suggested treatments yet but I should right away. Al <><
OUCH!
Posted on 12/07/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have always got the occasional pimple on my tongue, normally when I have burnt my mouth on hot food. But I have had a sore throat for about 5 days now and I woke up this morning with about 20 little lumps all over my tongue, they don't hurt they are just annoying. It's good to know that I'm not the only one. tata
Posted on 12/04/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I just developed one. Then like an hour after messing with it, there is like 4 more. Dang! I just called my mom and Dad and they said it is Herpes! My wife swears it is not. How do you know for sure?- Where can I find Doctor responses to all this crazy pimple' feedback? - thanks! RC
Posted on 12/02/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By 16yroldfemale (Guest Post)
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omg so i have the pimple on my tongue too. I also have like 4-6 canker sores in my mouth at the same time, but right when one starts to go away 1 or 2 more appear...idk what to say. the comment beneath mine says herpes. CAN IT BE?
Posted on 11/29/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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IMHO I believe this is virus of the herpes family.
I went to several doctors and from what they told me is that not much is known about herpes, it lies dormant in your nerves, so small we cannot detect it until it comes out of dormancy.
Ive been diagnosed with HV1 (herpes virus above the waist) and these pimples always accompany an outbreak. No proof that I'm right or wrong but I think its part of the herpes virus.
Posted on 11/17/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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i got one of these and it sucks! but it usually goes away in 2 days- still, it scares me cuz i smoke i'm always worried its something more serious but its good to know so many others get it too and its not serious.
Posted on 11/11/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Ok so It was just HalloweeC and I have eaten so much candy! So I got one of these for the first time, went to Chipotle no biggie. Well when I got home I tried to eat m&ms. I COULDNT DO IT! I cant talk. My ear kinda hurts 2. WEIRD. I'm glad I'm not the only one. I tried peroxide, no help just bubbled. I also tried Listerine...didn't help. And just now I kinda ripped it off...bled...yuck, but now my throat is soar. It's weird. I might be sick with something.
But anyways I'll try salt water tonight hopefully it will be gone by tomorrow or the next day.
THANKS FOR ALL UR HELP!
Posted on 11/02/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Ugh, you guys. I just got one of these too. And now I don't even want to kiss my boyfriend, because it hurts so much! any fast ways of removing them? Like, by tomorrow?
Posted on 10/24/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Added to below, the info is just my family's experience. My mom also uses 1:1 benadryl liquid to kaopectate to soothe and dry it out. But an important thing I've noticed is that there seems to be many causes and different sores. The long-lasting or recurrent sores need to be checked by a doctor.
Posted on 10/08/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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The pimple on your tongue is a swollen tastebud. It can be caused from acidic foods, such as tomatoes or citrus; or an allergic reaction to foods that you might not even be allergic to, such as nuts or chocolate. Another cause is a virus that you got from just about anywhere as many people host it, (although not all are bothered by it) and the first time it manifests itself is the worst and sometimes causes a fever. Then it lives forever in your nerves and lies dormant until brought out by eating the foods above, having trauma in your mouth (such as biting your tongue or going to the dentist) or your immune system gets run down (lots of stress, not enough sleep and poor diet). The virus is a part of the herpes family, although I don't remember the exact name. It is related to cold sores, fever blisters, canker sores, and a cousin of shingles and chicken pox. I'm not saying it's related to the herpes std, but probably is from the same family too. but definitely not the same thing.
Biting or pinching it off may offer some relief to the pressure, but not advised. Keeping your mouth clean with brushing and mouthwash is good. Swishing with salt water can also provide relief and kill germs. Baby or adult strength numbing gels may help with the pain, but don't taste good and numb your taste too. You can take Tylenol or Motrin for the pain which works longer. The bumps usually last a couple days to a week and usually reoccur in the same spots. The best healing agent and preventative is getting enough rest, and close seconds are drinking lots of water and eating a balanced diet. Yogurt may soothe them and my mother-in law recommends acidophilus and echinacea. You may want to explore other immunity boosters or body cleansers. Good luck.
Posted on 10/08/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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This sound like it hurts but burning them with hot water numbs them for an hour or two. I also found out that drinking liquid helps too.
Posted on 10/07/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Nosey Heffa (Guest Post)
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I am not a member of this forum, only got here by the tiny bump thing on my tongue. I don't think anyone knows what they are, however we all agree, they come by something you have eaten or ate. So next time you get one, monitor back what you ate, and stay away from that food or seasoning..lolol. Be kind to your digestive tract.
Posted on 10/01/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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If I was like you, I would place a little Vicks vapor rub over the infected area. I know they say dont put any vicks vapor rub in your mouth, but it really reduced the inflammation.
Posted on 09/26/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Have you all ever thought that maybe the white dots on your tonge / the side of the tonge can be a symptom of HIV? Not to scare any of you but that is a sign of the HIV virus.
Posted on 09/23/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I also get these little tiny white bumps on my tongue. It's very very painful I always get them after I eat bananas. My grandma always told me it was caused by bananas, I always get them but I usually just pinched it off and the pain and discomfort would always go away, but i Have 2 on the tip of my tongue now and it's been there for couple of days now. I keep biting it off but I wake up the next day with a new one. I'll try the warm water and salt hopefully it'll work.
Posted on 09/16/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I get the odd one if I eat too many bananas, I always thought they were ulcers. I got sick of the one on the tip of my tongue today and 'popped' it. Had the same effect as popping a sore pimple, by easing the pressure. Still a bit uncomfortable but much better!
Posted on 07/25/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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hello,
i have a few white dots on the tip of my tongue....and they hurt BADLY! I can barely talk and I find myself having to keep sucking in my spit. i dont know why! they started out as one or two...and now they cover the tip. I tried biting them off and squeezing them off with my nails...but i think it made it worst. I need help asap :(
Posted on 07/23/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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first of all you cant get pimples on your tongue. They are swollen taste buds. They are probably there because you ate something acidic or you burnt your mouth some how. You should never ever put peroxide inside your mouth ever. Just rinse with salt water or listerine and it will eventually become less swollen. Dont drink hot liquids while it is there.
Posted on 07/20/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Tongue Pimples are not a type of acne or a type of canker sore, they are actually inflamed
taste buds caused by injury, or acidic foods like tomatoes and oranges.
They usually disappear within 5 days. In the meantime, gargle with salt-water
a few times a day to ease the discomfort.
righthealth.com
Posted on 07/15/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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i have this 'pimple' on the tip of my tongue and it hurts like crazy (especially b/c it keeps rubbing against my gums!arghh) what exactly caused this and will it go away on its own?
Posted on 07/09/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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drink water with colloidal silver.. i definitely think it's from not drinking enough water.... dehydration.
Posted on 07/07/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Rinsing with hot salty water is definitely the best thing to do, even a little bit of salt in the water is better than none. Also try increasing your water intake, have a small glass of water after every time you eat or drink something.
Posted on 07/03/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Since I don't know exactly how to use the Alum, I've been dabbing a very tiny amount of it directly onto the tongue bump. It is salty and acidic and burns a little, so I can only leave it there a minute or two. Then I have to rinse out my mouth. It's actually helping! Over several days, it has shrunk like 70% and it much less painful. Thank you to those that suggested the alum!
Donna M.
Posted on 07/02/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've have had one of those white bumps on the side of my tongue for about a week now. They were 2 at first, but one seems to have gone away. Friends told me to try rinsing with peroxide, increasing my Vitamin C intake and rinsing with baking soda. Nothing helped. I bought 2 different kinds of rinses for the mouth - Orajel and Gum Theraphy. No luck yet.. Today I noticed the roof of my mouth seems sore and my ear feels clogged. I just made an apointment to see my MD later today. I think it's some kind of infection.
Posted on 07/02/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Can anyone tell us how to use the Alum please?
Thanks!
Donna M.
Posted on 06/25/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have a large "pimple" near the tip of my tongue, so I went online and found this site. I tried dipping it in a little peroxide for a few seconds, it burned a little at first but it is ALOT less painful now. Thanks to all for suggesting it!
Posted on 06/20/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Here's some info I found on a question and answer site. The answer was posted by a doctor. I hope it's okay to post it here:
"A "tongue pimple" is a great way to describe it, but it is probably an inflamed papilla, or taste bud. Eating too many tomatoes, citrus, or other acidic foods; pokes from a food that has a sharp edge like a chip or pretzel; or a tiny puncture from broken dental work can trigger the micro-irritation that leads to a swollen bump. Within about five days, it will go away on its own, but until it does, resist the urge to check on it to see if it's still there by rubbing your tongue against your teeth. To sooth the soreness, try rinsing with warm salt-water 2-3 times a day or dab the bump with a milk of magnesia-soaked cotton swab to create an acid-neutralizing barrier. While the bump is healing, stick with a soft diet and steer clear of anything potentially irritating, like acidic, hot or spicy foods. If your tender taste bud doesn't shrink back to normal within ten days, see your doctor or dentist."
Donna
Posted on 06/18/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hi folks,
Haven't been online for awhile. I placed the original post. That "pimple" finally went away on its own (with the help of the hot wash cloth dipped in salt & held to the pimple many times). I didn't need to see the oral surgeon for that one. But now I have a new one. What I experience are not canker sores. Canker sores are flat and ulcerated. What I get is a raised, round pimple. The same shape as one would get on one's face. It's too big, though, to "bite off" as some have suggested. It would probably bleed like crazy, hurt like heck and get infected. I usually get them on the sides or tip of my tongue. And I'm beginning to believe what a lot of you have posted... that it's due to eating too much sugar or chocolate or SOME culprit food or drink. I'm going to get some alum but am not sure how to use it. It's a powder, right? Do I just dab some on my tongue? Is it okay to swallow that stuff? I'm also going to try the hot water and salt again.
Thanks, everyone, for contributing your thoughts!
Take care,
Donna
Posted on 06/18/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Well if I can reach them, I bite the "pimple" off. Hurts for a second and then goes away. My mom always said that they were caused by an upset or sick stomach. I had a sick stomach a few days ago and now a "pimple", so could be true.
Posted on 06/08/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Cause unknown but likely related to food that was consumed. Some say it is related to your digestive tract being contaminated or too much sugar. I just got them and ate chocolate. I get them and I think from eating too much or eating junk food - too much sugar or pasta or just too much. I know a lot of water helps and also a quicker solution is - APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. TAKE A SHALLOW GLASS OR A SHOT GLASS WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR IN IT. STICK YOUR TONGUE IN IT - IT WILL CLEAR UP. YOU SHOULD DRINK SOME APPLE CIDER VINEGAR TOO - A FEW OUNCES THREE TIMES A DAY -- VERY GOOD FOR YOU REALLY, CAN'T HURT YOU. SOUR - YES BUT GOOD FOR YOUR DIGESTIVE TRACT AND GETS RID OF THE PIMPLES ON YOUR TONGUE. DRINK EXTRA NON-CHLORINATED WATER TOO TO CLEAN OUT YOUR SYSTEM WITH THE VINEGAR.
Posted on 06/04/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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i got one tiny white head i just pinched it of with my nails
Posted on 06/01/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've heard different things and it's pretty funny reading these solutions or possible causes. Believe it or not, I've tried a ton of them. Although you're risking infection, cutting them off with a cuticle scissor is definitely the best way to get rid of these little annoyances.
As for what causes them, I've heard everything from dehydration, to too much salt, too much sweet, bad stomach and yes even piercings. I think the best way to figure out what is causing them is to log what you eat or what maybe you didn't eat so to speak (lack of food or fluids) and narrow it down that way to what is causing them. I'd say for myself, I was able to narrow it down to lack of fluids in my system.
Posted on 05/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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i have had little pimples on my tongue off and on (very infrequently) but never for more than 2 days. currently I have several and they hurt like heck. I am following some free advice and using Alum which is what people use for canker sores. i don't get canker sores so I don't know how exactly to use the Alum. You can buy it in the spice section (it is for pickling or something?). If anyone knows how to use it to make it work, please share :)
Thanks and good luck everyone - Cheers!
Posted on 05/02/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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i have had little pimples on my tongue off and on (very infrequently) but never for more than 2 days. currently I have several and they hurt like heck. I am following some free advice and using Alum which is what people use for canker sores. i don't get canker sores so I don't know how exactly to use the Alum. You can buy it in the spice section (it is for pickling or something?). If anyone knows how to use it to make it work, please share :)
Thanks and good luck everyone - Cheers!
Posted on 05/02/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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These little pimples that cause pain are usually caused from a 'dirty stomach' - you've been eating not as healthy as usual or you've slightly changed your diet. No need to worry, drink lots of water and they will go away in a few days.
Posted on 04/30/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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OMG, I have one too!
I dunno how I even got it.
I think I am getting another one on the tip of my tounge!
HELP THIS HURTS!
Ughhhh
Posted on 04/26/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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my mother has little red pimples under her tongue on the left side of her mouth for 3 days now. she is in pain and very weak. what might this be?
Editor's Note: Usually sores or pimples in the mouth are a symptom of another infection. She may have a cold or the flu and this is just another symptom of it. If she is in pain and very weak, it's time to see a doctor.
Posted on 04/24/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have been sick from throat infection for 6 days now
and during that time I have eaten almost nothing
and drank a lot. After days of extremely high fever
and sore throat and fatigue.. went to the hospital and they put me on antibiotics (penicillin). on the 5th day I noticed my tongue hurt and looked... and there was one little bump more to the left and at the fron of the tongue but not at the tip. It seems like it grows more I aggravate it. It is pretty small and it looks vaguely white. It's not really painful but discomforting. What could it be?
Posted on 03/03/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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OK, I realize this one has been answered a million times, but I have something that has not been noted: I get them when I have eaten too much SUGAR. True enough. Even some mints that I chew (they're really hard) seem to encourage this to happen. But most of the time, if I cut back on the sweet tooth, they will go away. And as gross as it may sound, A little pair of cuticle scissors makes them hurt for much less time. IMHO.
abbie
Editor's Note: I'd worry about bacteria from the cuticle scissors and having a new type of infection.
Posted on 03/02/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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White spots on your tongue or in your mouth could be pre-cancerous or cancerous growths! So go to your dentists for an oral exam!
Posted on 02/23/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
"Some Pimple" On My Tongue
Few pimples on my tongue. Sometime these pimples create pain. Please tell me how will remove these pimples.
Posted on 02/11/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have had an ongoing (3 weeks on and off) of what I think is a canker sore under my tongue. I have always gotten them but not under my tongue. I do not see a head but it is so sore and getting worse. I have used Listerine to knock it out and advil for the pain. Anyone know what a tonge ulcer is...only because it has flared up over the past three weeks with increasing pain...
Posted on 02/03/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By The man with the pimple on his tongue (Guest Post)
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could also be "lie bumps"
Link : http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/36592.htm
Posted on 01/08/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Ive had these, actually i have them right now, and i know its something i eat, i take benadryll every night and it helps it go away!they get smaller and smaller until finally there gone!
Posted on 12/30/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have a white pimple on the left side of my tongue.. ive had it for about 3 days i also have two lil bumps at the tip of my tongue..a sore on the side of my mouth and a bump at the very back of my tongue..they hurt bad! what do i do?
Posted on 12/06/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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