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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Gums And Tongue?

Hi,
Yesterday the inside of my mouth, including gums and tongue, began to burn and generally feel irritated. It seems to have started in one spot, and now has spread. Eating certain foods is irritating. Now, this evening, my throat is beginning to feel irritated, and my lymph nodes are a bit swollen. Is this seasonal allergies due to pollen, or possible something else? Shall I just take a Claritin, or see my doctor soon? Thanks, RWB
Thu, 27 Apr 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query.

Yes, it is appearing to be most probably due to some unknown allergic reaction only that is causing inflammation of mouth and throat that is a reason for burning and irritation on eating anything..
It will tend to burn more with spicy and acidic foods..

As you are already known to have allergies, then it can be due to the things that you are known to be allergic to..

So my suggestion is to continue taking Claritin that is an anti allergic and along with it you can gargle with 1:1 solution of milk of magnesia and benadryl..
Sick ice and do cool water rinses.
Avoid irritant and spicy foods..
Do warm saline gargles to soothe mouth and throat..

If still the symptoms worsen consult an Oral Physician and get examined for problems like any oral infection..

Hope this helps .

Regards.
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Gums And Tongue?

Hi.. Thanks for the query. Yes, it is appearing to be most probably due to some unknown allergic reaction only that is causing inflammation of mouth and throat that is a reason for burning and irritation on eating anything.. It will tend to burn more with spicy and acidic foods.. As you are already known to have allergies, then it can be due to the things that you are known to be allergic to.. So my suggestion is to continue taking Claritin that is an anti allergic and along with it you can gargle with 1:1 solution of milk of magnesia and benadryl.. Sick ice and do cool water rinses. Avoid irritant and spicy foods.. Do warm saline gargles to soothe mouth and throat.. If still the symptoms worsen consult an Oral Physician and get examined for problems like any oral infection.. Hope this helps . Regards.