My tongue hurts. one of the taste buds on the tip is swollen and the pain is getting worse, what should i do?

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amy	bite it off. It hurts for aminute, but then feels all better. I swear, not a machocist or anything, just have had this happen. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

prettygirl_e_d_d	Well it can be a cold sore it may sound weird but it is. anyway rube it with a lemon then put some baking soda on it later like about half an hour later rinse your mouth with some Hydrogen Peroxide water (it comes in a brown bottle it is usually sold next to the alcohol) it might taste bad but it helps. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sarah G	it's probably an ulcer on your tongue. i get them. it'll probably be gone by tomorrow. in the meantime, use a chloroseptic spray to numb the pain Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ali Y	It's probably a dying taste bud... Leave it be (or suck on a popsicle for comfort) and it will eventually fall off and you will never know it... pain will go away, and all will be well! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

the_question_girl	bite it off Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dollyfan	That happens to me a lot when I eat sour candy.But I also bight my tongue alot in my sleep.I wouldn't pop it.Mine usually goes away over night. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tsmith007	suck on an ice cube, ice pop or similar it should help reduce the swelling also Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

microfurby	What you have is called a fibroma. It is indeed caused by some sort of trauma to the tongue. It can be from biting it, or it can be some something tiny like chewing a sharp food and cutting it. You can pop it and get relief. However, if it comes back then you need to see an ENT doctor and have it removed. Tales about 5 minutes and dosen't really hurt afterwards. Don't worry, it is more of a annoyance than a problem Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RachaelAnne	This has happened to me before and there isn't much you can do unless you numb it. If you decide to numb it look into something people use with braces. Terribly sorry, and good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ali4sls	it sounds like a canker... You'll just have to deal with it. Avoid salty/sour/acidic foods. There is a remedy I've heard of, but never tried. Apply a small amount of Hydrogen Peroxide to the sore (dilute it 1 part water, 1 part peroxide.) Anyway, just dab the sore with it on a q-tip. Then, 3-4 times per day use a clean q-tip to dab it with milk Of Magnesia... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ladyoh	no don't pop it can cause you more problems see your doctor or get some Biotin its a toothpaste and you can get mouth wash also it heals sores in cancer people mouth good luck you get at drug store Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

elpaso_roman	put anbysel on it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

spackler	Your mouth heals very quickly...Don't worry about it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rayngirl6	Everyone gets them, but have you noticed that when you play with it with your tongue, it hurts, but kinda feels good?? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Josh P	You have to let it heal. Avoid spicy foods and sour candy (like Shock Tarts), these foods are the most common source of swollen taste buds. Perhaps to soothe the pain, you could suck on an ice cube. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

moonlightangelgundam	that happen a lot when I was little so this is what my mommy had me do, 1.) rise my mouth out with warm salt mouth-wash/Hydrogen Peroxide water (don't swallow!) or 2.) there is a new product by Crest I believe and it is an oral cleanser for cuts and sores in the mouth. Oh one more thing what ever you do DON'T POP IT!!!! it can lead to infection and you really don't want that. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brittonsm26	Don't use that bud for a couple of days and get plenty of rest. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

o1angelic	Don't worry about it'll go away in a few days. That happens to me once in a while when I eat to much salty stuff. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

raycruz_57	I don't think you will be able to tolerate the pain or want the bleeding if you manage to "pop" it.. They don't "pop". Its not a pimple. Its actually a taste bud..one of the most sensitive areas of your body. Probably got that way from something you ate. I used to get them from too much salt. Suck some ice..that works for me...it lessens the pain until it gets back to normal. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cooll555	put ice on it................. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

joani282003	gargle with warm salt water Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lettuceisgreen	nothing, I know the feeling, hurts like a mofo, just wait for it to get better! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Blue	Go to the 24-hour medical care facility. Call your family doctor. No, do not pop it. Have it seen by a professional. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

smgray99	Go to a doctor. Swelling on the tongue is not good - too much can result in difficulty eating. It may be as you say, a nip, or it may be an allergic reaction or something imbedded in it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

caltease1	It sounds like a canker sore.I get those sometimes.You can get some medicine for it.Go to a local drug store and ask for canker sore medicine.Try it,it works. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Beano4aReason	sorry nothing you can do it will feel better in a couple days EAT SOME ICE CREAM MMMMMMMn! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stupiddude109	you need to get some arm and hammer baking soda and put just a little bit on your tongue for about 30 sec. yes i know the stuff tasts like **** but i promise you that it works! then rinse mouth out! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lex♥	Don't pop it!!! please!!!♥ Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

treznorfan	Gee, I can imagine how uncomfortable that is. That's happened to me in the past and it's a horrible experience. Unfortunately, I didn't get any assistance where that was concerned. I waited a day or two and it eventually went away on it's own. Hope it gets better soon:) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No