What Causes Burning Sensation In The Tongue?

Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016

Question: Ok, I shall. For the past several months, my tongue has been burning as if I've eaten the hottest food possible. I was told by my dentist that a biopsy of my gums showed pretty cancerous cells. I can barely eat or drink anything due to the pain. Any ideas? I feel idiotic mentioning this to my regular md. Thanks in advance. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be Burning Mouth Syndrome, needs further evaluations and details...

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

So sorry to hear about your problem and will try my best to resolve it..

As per your query the symptoms of having burning sensation of the tongue commonly occurs due to a condition known as burning mouth Syndrome in which there is burning sensation and kind of numb feeling inside mouth and tongue.

I would like to know a few more details so that I can reach to a diagnosis and guide you better..
1.Along with burning sensation do you also have any redness inside the mouth?
2.When you have burning sensation in tongue, what was the reason for getting Biopsy of Gums done?
3.Any swelling, white patches/lesions present over the the tongue or gums?
4.Is the burning always present or comes and goes?
5.Do you experience a dry mouth?
6.Do you have any medical problems or do you take any medication?
7.Did the Physician give you any treatment for Burning Mouth?

If possible also attach your biopsy report..

Any further questions are welcome..

Regards..

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