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What Causes Swollen Tongue And Red Taste Buds?
My taste buds appear to very red, tongue almost feels swollen. Mouth tastes very bitter. Seems like the same thing that happened when I was using tissue paper a lot during a job, and putting my finger to my mouth to moisten it. Althougt since realizing this, have obviously stopped. It seems to only happen at work when I'm in the back room lately. I work at a shoe store. After being home for a few hours, it goes away but returns when I'm at work.
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen tongue and red taste buds which seems to be due to allergic reaction. I would suggest you to consult allergic medicine specialist and go for complete examination. You should get a blood investigation done for allergic testing so that the exact irritant causing allergic reaction can be ruled out. Till now you can take Cetrizine or Diphenhydramine for relief. You should avoid hot, spicy and sharp food substances. Drink plenty of water and fluids. Take diet rich in B12. You should do warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day and hydrogen peroxide rinses mix with equal amount of water twice a day . Apply orabase gel to prevent irritation.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen tongue and red taste buds which seems to be due to allergic reaction. I would suggest you to consult allergic medicine specialist and go for complete examination. You should get a blood investigation done for allergic testing so that the exact irritant causing allergic reaction can be ruled out. Till now you can take Cetrizine or Diphenhydramine for relief. You should avoid hot, spicy and sharp food substances. Drink plenty of water and fluids. Take diet rich in B12. You should do warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day and hydrogen peroxide rinses mix with equal amount of water twice a day . Apply orabase gel to prevent irritation.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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