Red, hairy, bumpy: 10 clues your tongue can tell you about your health

7. Bumpy looking

When your tongue looks like a bumpy terrain, it could mean nothing. Doctors commonly call it the geographic tongue wherein your taste buds shrink away, but this is typically harmless. It doesn’t require checkup or treatment, but if it becomes painful, you may be prescribed an anti-inflammatory steroid paste or antihistamine rinse.