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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Tongue While On Antibiotics?

hello, i have a dental infection was on amoxal for two days but tonight had to go to the er where they put me on a stronger antibiotic and gave me some t3 s for the pain, the pain seems to be mostely gone now but i woke up from a dead asleep with burning tounge, any suggestions what to do, i have been drinking cold water, it help a bit but its excrusiating
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. As you are on heavy antibiotics, it is possible that your bacterial flora of the mouth have changed and you may have developed Vitamin B Complex deficiency causing burning sensation on the tongue.

I would advise you to start Vitamin B Complex supplements such as B-Folcin once a day for at least 15 days to 1 month. In addition, if you have specific area of the tongue that burns, you can apply local Benzocaine gel (Mucopain) over the area 3-4 times a day. Avoid spicy and sour foods and keep drinking water.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Tongue While On Antibiotics?

Hello, I can understand your concern. As you are on heavy antibiotics, it is possible that your bacterial flora of the mouth have changed and you may have developed Vitamin B Complex deficiency causing burning sensation on the tongue. I would advise you to start Vitamin B Complex supplements such as B-Folcin once a day for at least 15 days to 1 month. In addition, if you have specific area of the tongue that burns, you can apply local Benzocaine gel (Mucopain) over the area 3-4 times a day. Avoid spicy and sour foods and keep drinking water. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah