There are a lot of small bumps at the root of the tongue, which can be seen in normal people, but also may be caused by papillitis, ulcers at the root of the tongue, tumors and other factors, the patient should consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease. 1. Physiological situation: normal people will have a row of papillae at the root of the tongue, which belongs to normal structure and generally do not need special treatment. 2. Tongue papillitis: If the patient has a lot of small bumps on the root of the tongue and accompanied by pain, redness and swelling, it should be considered that the papillitis is caused by this kind of people should pay attention to the diet of the light, drink more hot water, and if necessary, you can use chlorhexidine gargle under the guidance of the doctor. 3. Ulcers at the base of the tongue: Bacterial or viral infections, vitamin deficiencies, sharp teeth and other factors lead to ulcers at the base of the tongue, the patient will have obvious pimple-like ulcers at the base of the tongue accompanied by pain, such people should pay attention to a light diet, look for the causes of the ulcers and the treatment of the cause. 3. Tumor: if the root of the tongue grows a lot of hard, unclear border, painless bumps, it may be a tumor, patients should consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of the doctor for surgical resection. If there are a lot of small bumps at the base of the tongue, you need to actively consult the doctor to clarify the cause of the disease and then carry out targeted treatment and follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication.