Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Your tongue is naturally lumpy, but noticeable bumps on the back of the tongue signal an irritation, infection, or serious medical condition like HPV ...

Talking may also be painful or all those tiny bumps might resemble the sensation of having something stuck in your throat, or as though something has scratched the back of your throat.

Cobblestone throat describes bumps on the back of the throat alongside soreness and irritation. Causes include postnasal drip and viral infections, such as flu.

Q: I have a bunch of small, rough bumps on my arms and legs. What are they, and how can I get rid of them? Maybe they look like goose bumps — or the skin of a plucked chicken.