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• Method 1 of 3: Treatment without medical assistance
• Method 2 of 3: Using over-the-counter products
• Method 3 of 3: Go to the doctor and take medication

If you have yellow or red bumps on your tongue, you may have a common condition called transient lingual papillitis. Transient lingual papillitis can cause tongue tenderness or pain.Not much research has been done yet, although it is particularly common in younger women and children, but it is suspected of being linked to food allergies. Remember, there are hundreds of other illnesses that also cause red bumps on the tongue, so see your doctor if it doesn't clear up after a day or two.

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Method 1 of 3: Treatment without medical assistance

1. Gargle with warm saline solution. Salt water has antibacterial properties that can help get rid of bumps on your tongue. It can reduce the inflammation associated with the condition.
   • Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass with 250 ml of warm water.
   • Gargle with a long drink of water and spit it out after 30 seconds.
   • Gargle after every meal to remove food debris from your tongue and teeth.
   • Repeat this three to four times a day until the bumps are gone.
   • Do not use contact lens saline solution to rinse your mouth.
2. Drink cold drinks. There is some evidence that cold drinks can reduce tongue bumps and redness. You can make the drinks you already drink extra cold, or if necessary, drink cold water in addition to your normal drinks to relieve the discomfort.
   • To stay hydrated, you should drink at least 9 glasses of water a day as a woman and 13 as a man. If you are very active or pregnant you should drink 16 glasses a day.
3. Suck on some ice. By sucking on an ice cube, a piece of ice or a popsicle you will have less problems with the bumps. The cold numbs the pain and reduces the swelling.
   • When the ice melts, it also helps you stay hydrated and your tongue is less likely to dry out, as a parched tongue may cause the bumps to hurt even more.
   • You can place a piece of ice or ice cube directly on the swollen bumps so that your tongue gets nice and cold.
   • Repeat this as often as needed.
4. Eat something soothing. Some doctors recommend eating something soothing like yogurt. That can relieve the pain or discomfort.
   • Try to eat something cold, to increase the soothing effect.
   • Dairy products such as yogurt, ice cream, and milk can relieve the discomfort. Custard and ice cream can also help.
5. Don't eat things that make the symptoms worse. Certain foods can make the pain and swelling of the bumps worse. Do not eat anything that makes the pain worse, such as spicy or acidic foods, or tobacco.
   • Acidic foods and drinks such as tomatoes, orange juice, soft drinks and coffee can make the symptoms worse. Also, don't eat pepper, chili powder, cinnamon, or mint.
   • Avoid cigarettes and chewing tobacco as they can make the pain worse.
   • If you suspect the bumps on your tongue are the result of a food allergy, scrape things you think you might be allergic to to see if that fixes the problem.
6. Keep your mouth healthy. Brush and floss your teeth every day, especially after meals. In combination with regular check-ups by the dentist, this keeps your teeth, tongue and gums healthy. A clean mouth can also keep you from getting bumps on your tongue.
   • If possible, brush and floss after every meal. If food scraps get stuck in your teeth, you create an environment that is prone to infection. If you don't have a toothbrush with you, chewing gum can also help.
   • Visit the dentist at least twice a year to have your teeth checked and cleaned.
7. Stay off the bumps. In most cases, no treatment is needed for bumps on your tongue. It usually clears up on its own within a few hours to a few days.
   • If the bumps hurt, or if they don't go away on their own, see your doctor.

Method 2 of 3: Using over-the-counter products

1. Use lozenges or a spray. Lozenges or sprays for sore throats can relieve the pain of bumps on the tongue. You can buy these types of tablets or spray at the pharmacy or drugstore.
   • You can take a lozenge or spray every two to three hours. If your doctor or the packaging recommends otherwise, follow those directions.
   • Keep the lozenge in your mouth until it has completely melted. Do not chew or swallow it whole, as this will numb your throat and make it difficult to swallow.
2. Rinse with an antiseptic or anesthetic mouthwash. Gargle with a mouthwash that contains benzydamine or chlorhexidine. This can reduce infections and relieve pain and swelling.
   • Benzydamine relieves pain.
   • Chlorhexidine kills bacteria.
   • Take 15 ml of mouthwash in your mouth and rinse for 15 to 20 seconds before spitting it out.

Method 3 of 3: Go to the doctor and take medication

1. Consult your doctor. If you have bumps on your tongue and home remedies aren't helping, make an appointment with your doctor. He / she can investigate whether you have an underlying condition and draw up a treatment plan.
   • Lumps on your tongue may have an underlying cause, such as a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection, or an allergy.
   • If the bumps on your tongue have not gone away after a few days, or if they keep coming back, see your doctor so they can make a treatment or diagnosis for you.
   • If the bumps grow or spread, see a doctor.
   • If the bumps on your tongue are very painful or inflamed and make it difficult for you to eat, see your doctor.
   • Lumps on the tongue can also be a symptom of a condition other than a food allergy, such as canker sores, squamous cell carcinoma, syphilis, scarlet fever, or glossitis caused by smoking or an infection.
2. Get tested so the doctor can make a diagnosis. Your doctor may want to do some tests to determine where the bumps on your tongue are coming from. The tests will not always be able to determine the cause, but your doctor may still be able to devise an effective treatment plan for you.
   • Your doctor can use several methods to determine the cause of the bumps on your tongue. For example, he / she can take a culture or do an allergy test.
3. Use medicine to treat the bumps. Your doctor may prescribe medicine to treat the pain from the bumps. Because the bumps usually go away on their own, you will only be given antibiotics if you have an underlying condition.
   • If your tongue hurts, your doctor may prescribe medications that are more commonly used for a sore tongue, such as amitriptyline.
   • Your doctor may also recommend over-the-counter remedies such as painkillers, although there is no evidence that they help with tongue bumps. Well-known over-the-counter pain medications are acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin.