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Suggest Treatment For Enlarged Taste Buds On Tongue And Bad Taste In Mouth

hi,ive had enlarged pink taste buds on some parts on my tounge, ive had bad breath and a whiteish saliva, I also have been suffering from a bad taste in my mouth even after brushing i brush twice aday an yet it sticks with me I dont know what to do... and i dont know if its contagous or what becuse ive kissed my girl friend while haveing it without thinking ....
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through you query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain as you have a whitish saliva there is a possibility that you have thickening of saliva due to reduced serous secretion of saliva and progressing towards dry mouth..
It can be a cause of swollen taste buds as well as bad taste in mouth..
Other cause of swollen taste buds and bad taste can be due to side effect of any medication or conditions like acid reflux, oral infection etc..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a clinical examination can be diagnostic..
As of now do warm saline gargles.
Chew sugarfree chewing gums to stimulate saliva flow..
Do soda bicarb gargles..
Drink plenty of cool water..
Avoid spicy food..
Maintain a good oral hygiene..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Treatment For Enlarged Taste Buds On Tongue And Bad Taste In Mouth

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through you query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain as you have a whitish saliva there is a possibility that you have thickening of saliva due to reduced serous secretion of saliva and progressing towards dry mouth.. It can be a cause of swollen taste buds as well as bad taste in mouth.. Other cause of swollen taste buds and bad taste can be due to side effect of any medication or conditions like acid reflux, oral infection etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a clinical examination can be diagnostic.. As of now do warm saline gargles. Chew sugarfree chewing gums to stimulate saliva flow.. Do soda bicarb gargles.. Drink plenty of cool water.. Avoid spicy food.. Maintain a good oral hygiene.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..