Studies have found over 50% of people experience a temporary and benign form of tongue bumps called transient lingual papillitis, or “lie bumps.” However, if bumps on the tongue become chronic ...

The symptoms of transient lingual papillitis vary depending on the type of TLP you have. While every type affects your tongue and causes inflammation, other symptoms can occur alongside each TLP type.

Transient lingual papillitis (TLP), or "lie bumps," is a common inflammatory condition that affects the fungiform papillae— ...