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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Throat And Lips?

Today my mouth, lips and upper part of my throat started burning when eating. It feels like it is full of canker sores but it isn t. I did eat a lot of fruit today which is how I noticed the pain. I have had problems with a very dry mouth for the last several months and I am a type 2 diabetic. I just started Invokana last week.
Tue, 5 Sep 2017
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Hi..

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem of dry mouth that may lead to burning pain in mouth.
Fungal infection of mouth may lead to this type of symptoms..
Consult a oral medicine specialist for clinical examination of mouth.
Detail history and investigation helpful for diagnosis.
Sugar free chew gums helpful in dry mouth.
Artificial saliva drop helpful .
Mouth lubricant like oral gel and water helpful.
Maintain proper hygiene of oral cavity.

Get well soon..
Thank you.
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Throat And Lips?

Hi.. Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of dry mouth that may lead to burning pain in mouth. Fungal infection of mouth may lead to this type of symptoms.. Consult a oral medicine specialist for clinical examination of mouth. Detail history and investigation helpful for diagnosis. Sugar free chew gums helpful in dry mouth. Artificial saliva drop helpful . Mouth lubricant like oral gel and water helpful. Maintain proper hygiene of oral cavity. Get well soon.. Thank you.