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What Causes Sore Tongue And Mouth, Irritable Itchy Mouth And Lips?
Hi I am a 52 year old female post menopause and every couple of months I have a very sore tongue and mouth. anything acidic will make it worse, and only cold foods seem to soothe it. However this month, it has become very irritable and it itches not only in my mouth but around the lips outside as well. I recently was diagnosed with heart failure due to a virus that settled into my heart some time ago. My ejection fraction is less than 30%. I have been put on a couple of cardiac medications and lasix 80mg daily. I drink more than 8 16oz bottles of water daily. Please help me find the reason for this soon.
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
Hello,
Since you are on lasix and are on post menopausal phase, you are experiencing dryness in the mucosae of your mouth and throat. Dryness causes itchiness and discomfort. No worries, continue to take the medicines prescribed by your treating doctor. Take sips of water or any beverage you like from time to time. Take food rich in vitamin B6, B12, folic acid and vitamin E (Evioin - 400). You can also take supplements. Lack of these vitamins may cause such symptoms. Take home made nutritious food and avoid addictions if any. Stay active.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Since you are on lasix and are on post menopausal phase, you are experiencing dryness in the mucosae of your mouth and throat. Dryness causes itchiness and discomfort. No worries, continue to take the medicines prescribed by your treating doctor. Take sips of water or any beverage you like from time to time. Take food rich in vitamin B6, B12, folic acid and vitamin E (Evioin - 400). You can also take supplements. Lack of these vitamins may cause such symptoms. Take home made nutritious food and avoid addictions if any. Stay active.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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