Question: I have had a burning tounge since before Thanksgiving and I have taken diflucan to help treat with no such luck. Nothing seems to help. I have had mouth rinses and dioxpen, atarax and nothing seems to help. I does feel lots better if I eat something or brush my teeth. what could this be
Brief Answer:
Further tests are needed for final conclusions...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are various factors causing burning tongue:
- fungal infection.
- anemia,
- possible GERD/or other stomach problems
- medicines you are taking recently or continuously
- oral dentures or other dental work
- hormonal changes
Before running into conclusions, I'd suggest to:
- do culture of oral swab for candida/bacteria infection although you did take diflucan. You will do the sensitivity as perhaps that was not the right anti-mycotic of choice.
- do a complete blood profile to rule out anemia
- do an abdominal ultrasound
- do biochemistry and electrolytes balance
- check the levels of feminine/thyroid hormones in blood
If everything is clear, then, you should be careful with foods/drinks you eat/drink.
All the best!
Feel free to ask me other questions you might have!
Dr.Alba
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What Causes Burning Tounge?
Brief Answer:
Further tests are needed for final conclusions...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are various factors causing burning tongue:
- fungal infection.
- anemia,
- possible GERD/or other stomach problems
- medicines you are taking recently or continuously
- oral dentures or other dental work
- hormonal changes
Before running into conclusions, I'd suggest to:
- do culture of oral swab for candida/bacteria infection although you did take diflucan. You will do the sensitivity as perhaps that was not the right anti-mycotic of choice.
- do a complete blood profile to rule out anemia
- do an abdominal ultrasound
- do biochemistry and electrolytes balance
- check the levels of feminine/thyroid hormones in blood
If everything is clear, then, you should be careful with foods/drinks you eat/drink.
All the best!
Feel free to ask me other questions you might have!
Dr.Alba