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Painful Bump on Side of Tongue: Causes
What could be causing a painful bump on the side of the tongue?
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Is it on the tongue or floor of the mouth adjacent to tongue??
It can be because of any continuous irritation of any tooth or any irritant ,if it is on the tongue
In the floor of mouth bumps usually appear if there is any blockage happened to the salivary duct and spillage of saliva to mucosal lining
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