How to Treat Inflamed Taste Buds
The tongue is one of the most sensitive parts of the body. It is responsible for taste, helping us perceive and enjoy flavours in all their intensity. But sometimes, either by eating foods that cause irritation due to infections, bad habits or even leading a stressful lifestyle, bumps can appear irritating the taste buds and causing enormous discomfort. But there's a solution to this problem. At OneHowTo.com we'll explain how to treat inflamed taste buds easily.
Steps to follow:
Although they're quite annoying, inflamed taste buds usually disappear within a few days. However, if you want to eliminate the discomfort faster, just follow these suggestions. Start by not irritating the area further, so avoid foods that are too acidic or spicy, since this will only make the problem worse.
When you have inflamed taste buds, you're often tempted to scrub or brush the area fiercely with a toothbrush, hoping that it'll cause the bumps to come off. The truth is that this will only worsen the problem and your tongue will swell further.
Also avoid drinking very hot drinks and eating astringent foods such as apricots or spinach. It's preferable to drink cold, non-acidic liquids or semi-liquids, especially milk, oat milk, yoghurt, rice pudding or frozen yoghurt, which will help to improve the swollen taste buds
When bumps appear due to an infection, you should use a good antibacterial rinse with an antiseptic. This will help keep the bacteria at bay and you'll recover faster
As with all inflammation, cold is a good way to help pain and swelling, so eat an ice cream or suck on an ice cube. You'll get immediate relief
If your taste bud swelling persists for more than four days, we recommend consulting a specialist because it could indicate more serious inflammation or the symptom of another disease
This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.
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