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 have an allergy to a certain food you ate, then it is possible the main symptom you feel is tongue swelling. Other causes of tongue swelling are more rare. For example a deficiency in vitamin B12 can cause Glossitis which can result in a swollen, often red tongue. This does not usually happen overnight. Only your doctor can determine the cause of you tongue swelling. Good luck.