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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Mouth And Tongue?

I have something in my mouth and tongue that started on my tongue that burned then I ate something spicy, now it is to the point anything I eat or drink (A&W root beer) makes my mouth, my tongue is the worst and that lasts about 5 seconds. My gums, roof of my mouth and everything except teeth hurt.

I just want to know which specialty Doctor should I see.
Wed, 23 Aug 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain it seems that Burning sensation in mouth and tongue seems to be due to Burning Mouth Syndrome..
Burning tongue/mouth syndrome is a condition in which there is burning sensation inside mouth and can also be associated with a scalded feeling and can also experience
numbing sensation..

It can occur due to a number of causes like nutritional deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, dry mouth or xerostomia, stress, acid reflux, side effects of medicines etc..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical
examination and investigations like blood tests can be advised..

Treatment of underlying cause will resolve the symptoms..
As of now to get relieved you can start gargling with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine..
Take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
Avoid spicy foods and take a soft bland diet..
Suck ice pops..

Hope this helps..

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

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain it seems that Burning sensation in mouth and tongue seems to be due to Burning Mouth Syndrome.. Burning tongue/mouth syndrome is a condition in which there is burning sensation inside mouth and can also be associated with a scalded feeling and can also experience numbing sensation.. It can occur due to a number of causes like nutritional deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, dry mouth or xerostomia, stress, acid reflux, side effects of medicines etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination and investigations like blood tests can be advised.. Treatment of underlying cause will resolve the symptoms.. As of now to get relieved you can start gargling with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine.. Take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. Avoid spicy foods and take a soft bland diet.. Suck ice pops.. Hope this helps.. Regards.