Question 1

does tonsillectomy take away your taste buds?

Accepted Answer

No: Tonsil surgery does not take away your taste buds.  Some people after tonsil surgery will have a transient alteration of taste.  This usually recovers with tinture of time.

Question 2

i have enlarged taste buds on the back of my tongue. they are painless but wont go away. ive had them for a month what could they be from?

Accepted Answer

Let it be: It is unlikely that there is any thing abnormal with your taste buds.
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Question 3

i have enlarged taste buds on the back of tongue. not painful and not causing any problems what can it be from? anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Not serious: Prominent taste buds in the back of the tongue are not uncommon or unusual. If you had only one abnormal appearing tongue mass an examination by your physician or an otolaryngologist would be strongly advisable but this is not the case with you.

Question 4

i have enlarged taste buds on the back of my tongue, they are painful, it almost feels like dry, cracked skin. my tongue has odd white patches, why?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: Wait a few days and see if your condition improves.  Maybe you burned your tongue.  If your tongue does not feel better or look better in a few days see a dentist.

Question 5

back of tongue has a sore, enlarged taste buds & white coating. tried tongue scraper but didn't get rid of coating, only made tongue bleed. pls help!

Accepted Answer

Tongue lesion: A bleeding ulcer of tongue should be evaluated by an ENT doctor especially if it is more than 2 weeks. An office punch biopsy is warranted to r/o cancer.

Question 6

red lump at back of tongue on left side. had tonsillectomy in janurary. could it be strep?

Accepted Answer

Sadly impossible: To diagnose for sure without an exam and culture.  Please consult with your pcp.  Hope this helps.

Question 7

is it normal to have a bad taste in the mouth after tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This should get better with time.  By 3-4 weeks postop, you should be feeling better.

Question 8

what causes bad taste in mouth after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Blood: May give you a bad taste for a few days.

Question 9

i just had tonsillectomy and adnoids out, i am on day 6 and i have a horrible taste in my mouth causing me to not swallow, drink, or eat!

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If your symptoms have been worsening like this, you need to see your doctor for an evaluation to see what's going on.

Question 10

i had a tonsillectomy approximately 2 months ago. i have a bad - not quite bitter taste in my mouth, but the worst part is i can't taste most things.

Accepted Answer

Sense of smell: Taste is augmented by the sense of smell. Having said that I'm not sure what is going on but I think you should check with your doctor or get another opinion

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Enlarged taste buds at back of tongue after tonsillectomy

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Does tonsillectomy take away your taste buds?

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I have enlarged taste buds on the back of my tongue. they are painless but wont go away. ive had them for a month what could they be from?

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I have enlarged taste buds on the back of tongue. not painful and not causing any problems what can it be from? anything to worry about?

A member asked:

I have enlarged taste buds on the back of my tongue, they are painful, it almost feels like dry, cracked skin. my tongue has odd white patches, why?

A member asked:

Back of tongue has a sore, enlarged taste buds & white coating. tried tongue scraper but didn't get rid of coating, only made tongue bleed. pls help!

A member asked:

Red lump at back of tongue on left side. had tonsillectomy in janurary. could it be strep?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have a bad taste in the mouth after tonsillectomy?

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What causes bad taste in mouth after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?

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I just had tonsillectomy and adnoids out, i am on day 6 and i have a horrible taste in my mouth causing me to not swallow, drink, or eat!

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I had a tonsillectomy approximately 2 months ago. i have a bad - not quite bitter taste in my mouth, but the worst part is i can't taste most things.

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