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Suggest Remedy For Treating Swollen Taste Buds
Question: I repeatedly get swollen taste bud in my mouth. My PCP loo
ked at my tongue in April and prescribed Lidocaine Viscoise 5% solution rinse & spit several times a day. That makes it feel a little better however if this condition goes away, the "bloom" returns with a very predictable starting route of the tip of my tongue. What do you think this is and what should I do about it?
ked at my tongue in April and prescribed Lidocaine Viscoise 5% solution rinse & spit several times a day. That makes it feel a little better however if this condition goes away, the "bloom" returns with a very predictable starting route of the tip of my tongue. What do you think this is and what should I do about it?
Brief Answer:
salt water
Detailed Answer:
Hi
XXXX
The best remedy for treating swollen taste buds is gargling with salt water. Take warm water (bearable temperature range) in glass and dissolve some salt in it. Gargle 2-3 times daily.
As the swollen condition starts healing, rub honey or glycerin on your tongue 2-3 times a day for quick recovery. Do not apply much pressure, or else you will irritate the inflammation. Also, avoid touching or grinding the area with your teeth.
Swollen taste buds can also be treated with ice for giving instant relief. Ice also reduces swelling and discomfort sign,experienced due to tongue inflammation.
I will also recommend baking soda .U can gently apply it over the tongue. Repeat it twice daily. Baking soda soothes pain symptoms and gradually treats inflammation.
Needless to mention, a good oral hygiene is expected during the course of inflammation. Failure to do so may aggravate the condition with infection. So, brush and floss regularly to maintain good oral health.
Last but not the least, refrain from unhealthy habits, like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption in order for the condition to heal within a short time. These agents exacerbate the tongue sores and slow down the healing process.
Hope i have answered your query
Regards
Dr De
salt water
Detailed Answer:
Hi
XXXX
The best remedy for treating swollen taste buds is gargling with salt water. Take warm water (bearable temperature range) in glass and dissolve some salt in it. Gargle 2-3 times daily.
As the swollen condition starts healing, rub honey or glycerin on your tongue 2-3 times a day for quick recovery. Do not apply much pressure, or else you will irritate the inflammation. Also, avoid touching or grinding the area with your teeth.
Swollen taste buds can also be treated with ice for giving instant relief. Ice also reduces swelling and discomfort sign,experienced due to tongue inflammation.
I will also recommend baking soda .U can gently apply it over the tongue. Repeat it twice daily. Baking soda soothes pain symptoms and gradually treats inflammation.
Needless to mention, a good oral hygiene is expected during the course of inflammation. Failure to do so may aggravate the condition with infection. So, brush and floss regularly to maintain good oral health.
Last but not the least, refrain from unhealthy habits, like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption in order for the condition to heal within a short time. These agents exacerbate the tongue sores and slow down the healing process.
Hope i have answered your query
Regards
Dr De
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I neglected to state this in my initial queries: The first thing I did was to ask myself "What would Mom have me do?" ....And that was to gargle with warm salt water which, you're right, helps. If I gargled every day and persued the recommended steps to avoid Candida, I suppose I might have a healthy tongue. I do not smoke and due to my current med condition (epilepsy) I don't drink alcohol.
Brief Answer:
good oral hygiene
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Gargling with salt water 3 times daily will help u prevent swollen taste buds.
Maintaining a good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly will help u overcome this problem.
If u have no more clarifications then rate the answer and close the thread.
Regards
DR De
good oral hygiene
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Gargling with salt water 3 times daily will help u prevent swollen taste buds.
Maintaining a good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly will help u overcome this problem.
If u have no more clarifications then rate the answer and close the thread.
Regards
DR De
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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