Safe - Bumps on the back of my tongue.

[Kallisti]

I feel bad, making two posts, but this is something that's been bothering me lately.

For about a year or so now, I've had little pale/red bumps on the far back of my tongue. They're just a little lighter than my tongue's color. They're not painful or oozy or anything. They're probably about 1/2cm in diameter at the largest.

But it's been worrying me because I'm afraid of having some sort of STD or something. The only way I could have picked up ANYTHING is by simply kissing a girl (not french kissing or anything) once. I heavily doubt I've contracted anything by that.

They did start about the same time I was starting to smoke regularly, but they didn't disappear when I stopped smoking for 6 months.

Does anyone have any clue what they could be? I'm a little nervous.

[Comma]

I'm no expert, but I've heard that the tongue can be an indicator of vitamin B deficiency. I can't find much on the net, but it might be worth looking into.
Hope this helps :)

[Bitter_Angel]

I think that it is unlikly to be an STD.
As mentoned above, the tongue can be an indactor for many dietary problems.
Perhaps you could try using a strong mouthwash to make sure there is no bacteria in your mouth.
And if the problem persists to speak to your GP.

Take care
Kim

[small light]

It could be kind of glands that get inflamed when stressed or poor diet. I had them from a bit of both (you can feel them if you put your fingers near the back of your throat on your tongue) and needed vitamins and to basically rest before they went down again. If you go to your doctor they could let you know if it's something similar - it's better to be safe than sorry :)

[Kallisti]

Thank you all so much!

It's probably poor diet and stress, two things that are kind of prominent in my life. I will talk to my doctor about it next time I see him.