Transient lingual papillitis (Lie Bumps) - Inflammation of the tongue

Transient lingual papillitis is common painful inflammation of the tongue.
More specifically, it is inflammation of Fungiform papillae, mushroom-shaped structures located on the dorsum of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
Fungiform papillae contain taste buds (especially for bitter taste), temperature receptors and have a good blood supply.
Signs and Symptoms:
The classic form of transient lingual papillitis presents as a single painful raised red or white bump on the tongue, usually towards the tip. It lasts 1-2 days then disappears, often recurring weeks, months, or years later.
Presentation can be slightly different.
Females have more fungiform papillae than males.
They become even more numerous after the menopause.
Transient lingual papillitis also known as ‘lie bumps’.
Fungiform papillae can become obvious in a number of conditions, including, COVID 19.
The classic form of transient lingual papillitis affects over 50% of the population. It appears to be most common in young women, but all age groups can be affected.
Causes:
The most likely cause of transient lingual papillitis is local irritation or trauma.
However many other possible triggers have been suggested including stress, hormone fluctuations, gastrointestinal upset and specific foods.
Usually no treatment is required for the classic form of transient lingual papillitis as the condition resolves within hours or days.

Treatments reported by some patients to give relief have included:

Salt water mouth rinses
Cold fluids
Soothing foods such as yoghurt
Antiseptic or local anaesthetic mouthwashes
Topical steroids.

[maxplastix]

I bite mine off. Instant relief and feels good to do. I like the way it hurts then pretty much goes away

[TeeK]

I used to bite them off but since getting veneers they’re too smooth to grip 😭
I either pinch them off with my nails or use clean tweezers, feels so good, bleeds for a bit but it’s worth it for the relief you get

[crueltyfreecolorist]

Had this for about two months, won’t go away

[shaniquapowell]

I have that right now and I keep scratching it and I think the pain feels good but it does it and I might think it is going to think it’s never leaving my mouth

[gerkmanhighlights]

I have always been cutting it off so the annoying pain goes away. it really helps :D

[DajaiAnderson]

Lol I got Covid and then this shows up too… I’m in literal hell rn😭😭😭

[hughmungus]

I just cut it off and used a bunch of mouth wash and its wayyy better was extreamly annoying and painful

[ILuvGacha-cr]

I have that in the back of my tounge when i talk or eat food it hurts

[BorkieClypseRB]

The lie bumps go on my tongue when I eat something spicy.

[rezwanabatool]

I am suffering right now it's been 2days and i can't even talk properly it's very painful and irritating 😭😭 i can't eat food I can't taste food 😢😢🥴

[Luigigli]

So painful i have to keep
My tongue sticking out

[Lifewithtreyj]

I’m crying got 2 and they keep getting bigger it hurt😢😢😢

[BOXEO]

its so sore!!!! Dont eat strawberries if you have this... it hurts like hell

[broccieboi]

I had this on and off my while life how to make it go away?

[CoushattaL]

I'm suffering from terrible acid in my throat at night... And of course I can't see the gi doctor for another couple of months. I've been having lie bumps constantly since February and now it's July. There's always at least one on both sides. I've not had a day word they've gone away it's terrible.

Also screw salt water in the mouth. I throw up every time.

[alwayslaugh]

It hurts so bad when i eat any spicy thing 🥲🥲🥲

[deannaamato]

I was just diagnosed. I have had this for a couple of months. Lips tingly also. ;-( Going to see a dermatologist as per my cardiologist. I thought it was my heart meds. Too many to cut off ;-(

[Kalpnatiwai]

I have scalloped tongue and swelling , why should I have tongue swelling and scalloped tongue problem, please suggest me how i can get rid of it

[mattym]

I had this when I was like 4 and now I am eight right now and is has returned...😢

[LexiPaul-gong]

They say it only last for about 2 days bro mine sometimes take a week!