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.
1 If one or more of your taste buds becomes inflamed or irritated, it can swell and form a painful bump on your tongue. 2  Certain medical conditions. 3  Medical conditions, including diabetes and anaemia, can have a sore tongue as a symptom. Enlarged papillae. 2  If one or more of your taste buds becomes inflamed or irritated, it can swell and form a painful bump on your tongue. 3  Certain medical conditions. 4  Medical conditions, including diabetes and anaemia, can have a sore tongue as a symptom. 5  Oral cancer.