Question 1

i can't taste! do taste buds ever go bad?

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Perhaps: This is usually related to a neurological state which may or may not be temporary.  Suggest medical visit to determine source.

Question 2

why don't foods taste the same to me anymore? can medication change taste buds?

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Bingo: Certain medical conditions and medications can change your sense of taste. Discuss your concerns with your PCP

Question 3

i have lost over 50 lbs, because my taste buds are off. a lot of food turns me off, food i would normally eat, just doesn't taste good anymore?

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Medical Exam: Have you been examined by a physician for your condition? Dysgeusia can be caused by many different factors, including periodontitis, medications, xerostomia, and mineral deficiency, just to name a few. Your post does not give any other info other than your weight loss, and that's why you need to be evaluated. Please call for an appointment.

Question 4

can yrs of eating extremely spicy/sour foods cause damage to your taste buds? lately my buds don't detect sourness/spiciness as strongly as other ppl

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Acclimatization: is more likely, not damage.  When people from countries where spices are heavily used move to countries where they are not, they often experience shock when they visit home and are exposed again to spices.  Your taste buds "turn over" all the time.  So not to worry if one layer is damaged anyway.

Question 5

how do taste buds work?

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Receptor Cells: The taste receptor cells send information detected by clusters of various receptors and ion channels to the gustatory areas of the brain via the seventh, ninth and tenth cranial nerves.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taste_bud

Question 6

how do i get my taste buds back ?

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More info needed....: Your question is very vague... what exactly is the problem? Certain medical conditions and medications can cause loss of taste. Please consult with your local PCP for a physical and a consultation.

Question 7

can i lose my taste buds forever?

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Did you lose your : Sense of taste? If you are asking, is it possible to lose your sense of taste forever, yes, it is possible. The first place i would look is, what are your eating habits? Are you eating a lot of spicey foods? If yes, it hopefully wil be temporary. The permanent loss could result from neurological damage like a stroke. It also could happen from a wisdom tooth extraction. Hope this helps.

Question 8

do taste buds grow dull as we get old?

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No: Sometimes. Mostly they need to be used- eat new things that are healthy.

Question 9

how can our taste buds change over time?

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Common: Taste can change over time from daily to long term. Most of taste involves the taste buds on tongue. These bumps or papillae on tongue have sensory structures registering different tastes. Theses can be affected daily like burning of tongue which will alter these sensations. Long term illness like dry mouth or treatments for cancer can cause diminished or loss of taste. Also smell influences taste

Question 10

which kind of taste buds are the largest?

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Check this site: This is an excellent website that illustrates the different sizes and varieties of taste buds.
http://www.innerbody.com/image/nerv12.html

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