Sodium is a chemical element with symbol Na (from Latin natrium) and atomic number 11. It is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal. Sodium is an alkali metal, being in group 1 of the periodic table, because it has a single electron in its outer shell that it readily donates, creating a positively charged ionâthe Na + cation.
Treatment for swollen taste buds. The key to effectively treat inflamed taste buds is to know the real cause of the swelling. If the condition is caused by irritation or reaction to something you ate or drank, such as spicy or salty foods and alcoholic beverages, the swelling will heal on its own with time.
If you enjoy eating your food that much, you also have to enjoy taking care of your tongue by making sure your taste buds donât get inflamed. Causes of Swollen (Inflamed) taste buds Hot stuff: Foods and drinks with very high temperature and spicy taste might burn the taste buds and this causes inflammation. All of us have tried this at least once in our lives. You notice the effect immediately when you drink a very hot coffee, for example.