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Can brushing the back of your tongue cause the tastebuds to swell up. coz mine don't seem to go down at all?
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They may be normal: I would suggest that you have them checked by a physician or dentist to see if they are normal or need to be diagnosed and treated.
Answered 3/21/2015
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Possibly....: Typically the taste buds vary in size and you may or may not be noticing your normal sized taste buds. Please see your dentist for a thorough examination to determine if your taste buds are normal-sized or traumatically enlarged.
Answered 1/20/2013
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