Small bumps on the tongue are painful, consider that it may be caused by diseases such as papillitis of the tongue, mouth ulcers, or consuming foods that are easily allergic. You should consult a doctor in time to find out the cause of the disease.
1. Tongue papillitis: caused by local irritation, systemic infection, etc., mainly manifested as redness of the tongue surface, pain, tasteless eating, tongue will appear bumps, folds, etc.. When the papilla of the tongue is obviously congested and enlarged, it is accompanied by mild pain, and there is a situation in which there are small bumps on the tongue that hurt.
2. Oral ulcers: when ulcerative changes occur in the oral cavity, local tissue necrosis is accompanied by parcel-like changes, and white papules and herpes will appear on the tongue of some patients.
3. Misuse of allergic food: it is also possible to consume allergy-prone foods, such as mango, sundried fruits, seafood and other sensitive foods, this situation is very easy to allergic reactions, not only the tongue, and even around the mouth there will be red bumps, but also cause itching, swelling and other symptoms.
The appearance of small bumps on the tongue and very painful situation need to be examined as soon as possible stomatology, to determine the cause of the existing disease, early treatment, to prevent the continued development of the original disease affect the normal function of swallowing.