<s>[INST] Hi Dr. Samuel. My mom is having some bumps on her tongue particularly on taste buds area and feeling burning but no pain. She can swallow food with no problem and she is so concerned about cancer. Since she is in third world country, the dermatologist did not give any comment about her symptoms beside giving her fish oil, vitamin c and antibiotic which is every 5 days! Please let me know what are possibilities. [/INST] THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY, I HAVE GONE THROUGH YOUR QUESTION, The bump or swelling over the tongue could be because of the enlarged circumvellate papillae, or it can be because of enlarged taste buds(capsulitis) or secondary to trauma.the burning could be because of the decapitated tongue or a traumatic ulcer or candida infection....consult an oral physician for complete examination and proper management...maintain good tongue brushing and maintain hygiene hope my answer will help you. </s>