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What Causes Numbness And Burning Sensation Inside Mouth And Lips?

The inside of my mouth including the inside of my lips feel numb and burns if I eat anything spicy. My taste is also affected. I had neck surgery 4 weeks ago and have taken antibiotics and pain meds, but those have never bothered me before. What's wrong?
Fri, 16 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns...

As per your complain numbness and burning sensation inside mouth along with alteration in taste points towards a condition known as BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME..
It can occur due to a number of causes like Dry mouth, hormonal imbalances like Hypothyroidism, nerve damage that control told pain and taste, immunocompromised state, diabetes, acid reflux etc..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated so that exact cause of the problem can be ruled out and treatment can be done accordingly as correction of unser cause can improve the symptoms..

As of now you can take supportive and preventive treatment like :
Gargling with numbing mouthwash to reduce burning and pain..
Take Multivitamin supplements..
Drink cold water frequently and suck on crushed ice to reduce inflammation and pain..
You can also take Ibuprofen as it has Anti-inflammatory and pain reducing property..
Take soft diet and avoid Stress..
Meditation can also help..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Numbness And Burning Sensation Inside Mouth And Lips?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complain numbness and burning sensation inside mouth along with alteration in taste points towards a condition known as BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME.. It can occur due to a number of causes like Dry mouth, hormonal imbalances like Hypothyroidism, nerve damage that control told pain and taste, immunocompromised state, diabetes, acid reflux etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated so that exact cause of the problem can be ruled out and treatment can be done accordingly as correction of unser cause can improve the symptoms.. As of now you can take supportive and preventive treatment like : Gargling with numbing mouthwash to reduce burning and pain.. Take Multivitamin supplements.. Drink cold water frequently and suck on crushed ice to reduce inflammation and pain.. You can also take Ibuprofen as it has Anti-inflammatory and pain reducing property.. Take soft diet and avoid Stress.. Meditation can also help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.