What Causes Burning Sensation In The Tongue When Diagnosed With Glossitis?

Posted on Thu, 10 Aug 2017

Question: For the past few months I have had trouble with my tongue burning when I eat or drink certain foods that wouldn't ordinarily cause a burning sensation. It eases up and then gets worse but does not completely goes away.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glossitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
You are probably suffering from oral candidiasis. Please tell me do you have any history of diabetes?
Please send me the pictures of your tongue and oral cavity.
Any history of tobacco use or smoking?
Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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