Can Acid Reflux Cause This Sour Taste And Burnt Feeling On My Tongue ?

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2025

Question: Hello
I have been experiencing a sort of sour taste in my mouth for a couple of weeks. I also have some bumps along the sides of my tongue that I assumed were teeth marks from clenching.
I have an appt with a GI in January but am incredibly anxious. I did have a few episodes of heart burn and reflux into my mouth and started 20 mg of omeprazole 2x a day for the last few days per my Dr. I also seem to have some mucas pooling in my throat but have a history of allergies. Can reflux cause this sour taste and burnt feeling on my tongue that comes and goes? I am so worried it is neurological but am fine otherwise

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Yes, reflux can cause these symptoms.
Are you getting relief with Omeprazole?
Regards,
Dr.R.K

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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (22 minutes later)

I have relief from the heart burn but occasionally have a feeling of something coming back into my throat. No pain. But the sour taste comes and goes. Not sure if the scalloped tongue is related. Just so worried it is a brain issue.

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 minutes later)

Also can stress and anxiety contribute to reflux?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
All the symptoms you have mentioned are part of reflux only.
Yes stress and anxiety significantly contribute to reflux.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng