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What Causes Burning Sensation Inside The Mouth?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Nov 2016
Question: I have burning in my mouth
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Questions for you to help me answer you better.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

The burning in the mouth: is this a new problem? When did it start?

Do you have any burning in your throat too?

Any new medications, and did the burning start with taking a medication?

Do you see any sores, and is the burning in one spot or all over your mouth and tongue?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (6 minutes later)
had it a long time.no throat burning.no new meds--no didn't start with meds.no sores.
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possibly silent acid reflux.

Detailed Answer:
While I can't say with absolute certainty without knowing more about your medical history, medications and diet, I can say that the most likely cause is from silent acid reflux. This can cause burning of the tongue and mouth.

Consider taking Zantac (ranitidine) 150 mg twice a day for 2 weeks and see if this helps.

Also, consider decreasing things that can increase the likelihood of acid reflux such as alcohol, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, citrus and tomatoes. Coffee can also contribute to it.

I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (11 minutes later)
do I need a perscriptine?
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Non prescription now.

Detailed Answer:
No, Zantac is sold over the counter without prescription. Get the 150 mg as the 75 mg doesn't do much.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh

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Practicing since :1991

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What Causes Burning Sensation Inside The Mouth?

Brief Answer: Questions for you to help me answer you better. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome, The burning in the mouth: is this a new problem? When did it start? Do you have any burning in your throat too? Any new medications, and did the burning start with taking a medication? Do you see any sores, and is the burning in one spot or all over your mouth and tongue?