Why are some of my tastebuds swollen?

Question:

They are really painful

Answers:
Tongue papillae are the small bumps or nodules of tissue on your tongue. Your taste buds lie in these nodules. Sometimes, these papillae can become painful. Several can hurt at a time, or just one or two papillae can become painful.

Trauma is the most common cause of painful papillae of the tongue. About 80 percent of the time, pain occurs because you have bitten your tongue or eaten something hot, such as pizza, or acidic, such as orange juice.

Some people unconsciously push the tip of their tongues against their upper teeth, which can cause tongue inflammation. People who grind or clench their teeth also irritate the lateral borders of their tongue.

A painful tongue also can be a symptom of an underlying systemic condition, such as severe anemia, uncontrolled diabetes or a vitamin deficiency. Many skin diseases also can affect the mouth. In fact, signs and symptoms may show in the mouth prior to the onset of skin lesions.

If the pain is caused by an underlying disease, the pain will disappear once the condition is treated. Pain caused by trauma will disappear when the area heals (usually within two weeks).

Because the most common cause of a painful tongue is trauma, you should avoid food and drink that is extremely hot, salty or acidic. If you grind your teeth, wearing a night guard (also called a mouth guard) can protect your tongue as well as your teeth.

If the pain lasts for more than a week or increases over time, call your dentist.

Other Answers:
sometimes depending on what your eating that happenes like when you eat something really sour, salty, or hot! Give them a rest and you'll be OK, but they may stay that way for a day.

Did you suck on something last night or yesterday like lollipops, lemons, some sort of mints? I've had that happen a day after I've done something like that. You could be allergic to something you ate. You could possibly have some sort of infection in your mouth also. If it last more than a day or 2, you should go to the dr. You might need antibiotics. Also, if you smoke and smoked more than usual yesterday or earlier today, it can cause a painful tongue. Below is a link to tongue problems.

"Common Causes Return to top

* Minor infections or irritations are the most common cause of tongue soreness.
* A viral ulcer or "canker sore" commonly appears on the tongue (or anywhere in the mouth) for no apparent reason. While it is not medically proven some doctors believe that viral ulcers are linked to emotional stress, fatigue, or lowered resistance.
* Injury (biting the tongue) can cause painful sores.
* A hangover or an allergic reaction to food or medication can cause a swollen tongue.
* Heavy smoking will irritate the tongue and make it painful.
* A smooth and pale tongue surface suggests nutritional (vitamin B-12) deficiencies.
* A coated tongue may be caused by dehydration, oral sex, or antibiotic side effects (such as thrush).
* An allergic reaction to food or medication can cause tongue swelling.
* A "hairy" appearing tongue (hairy leukoplakia ) is a complication of AIDS.
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Source(s):
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003047.htm

well.. lets see. what was in your mouth last night? oh that didnt sound very nice..lol.. i mean what did you eat.. oh mercy , im getting deeper in this one.. lol. jst give it a couple of days. take 2 aspirins and call me in the morning..
Source(s):
your husband.LOL

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