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Gahh! Bumps on the tongue! Never fear, you do not have smallpox or any other kind of pox. So a pox on those concerns! The nice thing is, you don't really have to do much to get rid of the bumps on your tongue, if you don't want them there. Here are some common approaches to this:

First, try taking an antihistamine. Why? Good question. Bumps on the tongue are often some kind of allergic reaction, either to something you ate or something in the environment. This could include pollen or even dust. The antihistamine blocks the allergic reaction and basically the bumps will be history. You can take the same medicine, usually, to get rid of hives.

Second, think about what you have recently eaten. There are times that you get bumps on your tongue due to some kind of minor chemical imbalance. Thus, try to identify what set off the balance of your chemistry and then take steps to re-balance said chemistry.

Thirdly, you may need to see a doctor. If these bumps don't go away soon, you may have a form of oral herpes or an oral ulcer. These conditions require a doctor's attention, so be sure to get whatever help you may need.

Good luck with the bumps!

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