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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Mouth And Throat?

i have thick saliva dry mouth burning mouth and throat for three years and none of the speaciaists can figure it out, ive gone for mri's and neck scans which showed up and a salivary gland test all normal. my denist just recently noticed that my right lymph node is swollen and the location is close to my salivary gland..... I plan to go back to my ENT, however I am fearful no one will figure this out
Mon, 31 Jul 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Well, thick saliva and dry burning mouth are all clearly pointing towards a condition known as Xerostomia or Dry Mouth..

If the Lymph node is swollen the cause needs to be ruled out..
Also the adjacent salivary gland should be re-scanned..

For now you can take supportive treatment to reduce the symptoms like chew sugar free chewing gum.
Use mouth lubricant like oral gel..
You can suck ice pops to reduce inflammation and burning..
You can do Lidocaine mouth gargles..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Mouth And Throat?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Well, thick saliva and dry burning mouth are all clearly pointing towards a condition known as Xerostomia or Dry Mouth.. If the Lymph node is swollen the cause needs to be ruled out.. Also the adjacent salivary gland should be re-scanned.. For now you can take supportive treatment to reduce the symptoms like chew sugar free chewing gum. Use mouth lubricant like oral gel.. You can suck ice pops to reduce inflammation and burning.. You can do Lidocaine mouth gargles.. Hope this helps.. Regards..