A lot of raised bumps at the base of the tongue may be a normal physiological structure, but they may also be caused by diseases. 1. Normal physiological structure: the raised bumps at the base of the tongue may be contour papillae, which belongs to the human body’s normal tissue structure, as long as the usual attention to oral hygiene can be, without doing any treatment. 2. Disease: When there is local inflammation in the oral cavity, such as pharyngitis, lingual tonsillitis, etc., the inflammatory stimulus will make the lobulated papillae congested and edematous, making the volume increase, which can be seen at the base of the tongue there are a lot of raised bumps. However, if the bumps at the base of tongue show typical cauliflower-like changes or ulcer-like changes and are accompanied by serious discomfort symptoms such as bleeding and pain, then tongue cancer should be considered. It is recommended that once you find a lot of bumps at the base of the tongue, you should consult a doctor in time to find out the specific cause, so as to avoid delaying the condition.