Most people will experience an episode of swollen taste buds at some point in their lives.
The tongue is the organ in charge of the sense of taste, and it is covered with small structures called taste buds.
This condition, also known as tongue papillitis, can occur in a small area of the tongue or in a generalized way.
Gastroesophageal reflux : When stomach acid reaches the mouth as a result of reflux, it can irritate the tongue papillae.
When the inflammation of the tongue papillae lasts a few days (maximum one week) it is called transient papillitis of the tongue.
Few cases of inflammation of the tongue papillae require medication. Symptoms usually resolve after a few days, but if treatment is required, it will depend upon the cause of the inflammation.