There are many reasons for the growth of raised granules on the side of tongue root, such as physiological phenomenon, lymphatic follicles, tumor factors and so on. 1. Physiological phenomenon: everyone’s tongue will have tongue papillae, if the tongue papillae tissue appears to swell and bulge, it can cause the phenomenon of raised meatballs on the side of the tongue root, which is a normal physiological tissue. 2. Lymphoid follicles: Lymphoid follicles appear on the side of the tongue root, which can also lead to raised granules on the side of the tongue root, usually related to endocrine disorders and low immune system. 3. Tumor factors: raised granules on the side of the tongue root may also belong to tumors, such as tongue root tumors, papillomas, etc., which should be paid great attention to. There are a lot of reasons why there are raised granules on the side of tongue root, if accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time to improve the examination, and take standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor, so that they can’t ignore the symptoms and take them lightly.