It would depend on what is causing the bumps. Most of the time bumps on the tongue are caused by viral illnesses or by an irritant touching the tongue directly. Without more information, I am not able to refine my answer anymore.
If you have red bumps on your tongue, you should go see your doctor to get it checked out and treated.
If you are referring to the tiny white bumps on your tongue, I use white vinagar mixed half with water, gargle, spit out, they dissappear in one day.
No because its lik drinking alcohol you might die
You can rinse your mouth with warm salt water or listerine (other mouth was doesn't work as well).
Foods that you are allergic to can cause bumps to appear on your tongue.
That means your tongue is hurting.
The odd shaped bumps on the side of your tongue don't sound like any medical problem. These bumps are your taste buds.
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it depends what kind of bumps you have (warts e.g)
Bumps are often caused of oil, dirt, impurities and excess make-up so keeping the skin clean can get rid of bumps causing pimples.
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