Transient Lingual Papillitis (Lie Bumps): Symptoms and Treatment

Transient lingual papillitis (TLP) also called lie bumps is an inflammatory tongue condition that causes irritation and pain and appears as small red or white bumps on the surface of the tongue. Transient lingual papillitis bumps appear and go away on their own quickly, but they can be painful and irritating. Lingual papillitis bumps will show up on the tongue tip and side of your tongue with inflammation. You will have difficulty in your eating especially eating spicy and acidic foods.Common signs and symptoms of transient lingual papillitis are:Red or white bump on the tip of the tongueInflammation of the tongue and feeling of painFeeling of burning, tingling or itchy tongueSpicy, hot and acidic foods can trigger the pain and you will develop a sensitivity and difficulty in eating these foodsFeeling of dry mouth

Salivary glands in your mouth will provide the appropriate amount of saliva normally. Having normal saliva flow in your mouth prevents tooth decay and helps in digestion of food. But sometimes, you may have undergone chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer treatment, or you may have developed a kind of salivary gland disorders, or you have used medications to treat several diseases. These causes and many more can be responsible for the changes of the saliva composition and less saliva production, which give you the uncomfortable dry mouth.

• Chew sugarless gums or sugar-free candies to stimulate saliva production

• You can try xylitol containing mouthwashes and gums to trigger more saliva in your mouth

• Sipping water is helpful to keep your mouth moist and wet

• Try over-the-counter artificial saliva products

• Cut down on drinking coffee or tea because caffeine is the main cause for xerostomia

• You can use oral lubricants

Use mouthwashes and brush your teeth regularly. Your dry mouth may be because of the food you have eaten or food remains in your mouth