 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Renee,
You have to go to a dentist ASAP. You probably are looking at circumvalate papillae which are normal bumps on the back of the top side of the tongue. The bumps form in a "V" shape with the point (the frontmost one) in the middle and then go back to the sides.
I will say what has been said already, anything that has been there for so long and has not changed, is probably normal. I say probably, so that is why you need to get it checked out so that you can get on with your life.
Please let us know.
Jerry
PS check out the birthdate year that you put in your profile.
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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