What causes swollen taste buds?

Answer 1

There are many known causes for swollen taste buds. A few swollen taste buds causes are listed below

• One of the basic causes for swollen taste buds is eating very hot food, that may irritate or burn the taste bud causing swelling.
• Having very spicy or salty food is also known to cause swelling of the taste buds.
• Exposure to toxins like alcohol, tobacco smoke, insecticides, etc.
• Allergies to certain food stuffs or eating acidic foods like lemons, grapefruit, some sauces.
• Another cause for swollen taste buds is a gastric condition called acid reflux disease.
• Tongue ulcers or mouth ulcers due to thrush or any yeast infection can cause inflamed taste buds.
• Certain mineral or vitamin deficiency like B complex vitamin deficiency can also cause swollen taste buds.
• Other causes for swollen taste buds are trauma caused to the tongue or taste buds by biting, infection of the stomach or allergy that may cause inflammation to the entire esophagus.

Source: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/swollen-taste-buds.html

Answer 2

Swollen taste buds are things in your tongue. And they are caused by hot or spicy foods that people can't tolerate. Even salty food can do this! Taste buds are very tiny and wen their irritated they get swollen. There's nothing to worry about. It's common. Things you can do is gargle with salt water also with honey. If it just worse I would let a doctor know.

Answer 3

Swollen taste buds can be caused by irritation or inflammation, often due to hot or spicy foods, injuries from brushing teeth or dental work, or infections. Other factors such as stress, hormonal changes, or certain medical conditions can also contribute to swollen taste buds.

Answer 4

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