mkgbrook

A few of my family members have something similar to this... certian spicy or highly acidic foods cause an ulcer response on the soft pallet, inside of the cheeks, occasionally gums... inflammation of taste buds and inflammation of tonsils. This is a side effect of a sensitivity or allergy to certain foods. Mine occurs when I eat strawberries or certain varieties of tomatos. Sister-in-law tomatos and onions... We all have a multitude of allergies. This type of effect can be likened to oral hives.

I am not sure if you have allergies, but you can be born with allergies or develope them later in life. Try taking some OTC Benedryl or claritin. If 48-72 hours clears you up.. duration treatment is necessary the anti-histamines must reach certian levels in your blood for optimum efficiency and treatment.. then you might want to consult an allergist for testing, if you haven't already.

Alternative there are mild virus that can cause the oral hive response as well, rinse your mouth with oral peroxide and baking soda... to speed recovery. Taste buds can get clog and thus inflammed, just like pores on your skin get clogged and form acne.

These are the reasons and explainations give to me and my family for similarly described problems. All of which are non-lethal, but truely annoying.

Best of luck.
MG