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Swollen taste buds
My wife is having swollen taste buds (majorly in the front tip of the tongue, and on the sides ) for the past 5 days. She has irritation after eating any food. No other symptoms.
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Please visit the dentist for a clinical examination.
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Dental Galaxy, Pune
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Pl consult a Dentist specialised in Oral Medicine.
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There are multiple reasons for the inflammation. The best thing to do is consult a dentist and meanwhile try to avoid the hot and spicy food or anything that cause irritation to the tongue. For pain relief - apply any anesthetic gel and do warm saline (salt water) gargles.
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Dr. Madiha
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Noida
Hi, As it's been 5 days and the swollen taste buds haven’t healed yet, it’s best to get a proper clinical check-up done. This could be due to irritation from spicy food, vitamin deficiency, or an early sign of an infection.
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Start a B-complex supplement (once daily for a week).
Use a non-alcoholic antiseptic mouthwash (like chlorhexidine) twice a day.
Avoid spicy, hot, or acidic foods for a few more days.
Drink plenty of water and maintain tongue hygiene.
If it still doesn’t improve in the next 2–3 days, visit a dentist, preferably one who specializes in Oral Medicine.
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Maintain good oral hygiene
Drink plenty of water
Avoid self-touching or scraping the tongue
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
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10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Please reserve the dentist for the clinical examination and proper diagnosis
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Visit a dentist for a clinical examination.
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