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Medical Conditions - Burning Mouth Syndrome

It is a medical word used for chronic or recurrent burning sensations in the oral cavity. The specific cause for this condition is still unknown. There is a burning sensation affecting the tongue, lips, gums, palate, and throat. Loss of taste, numbness in the mouth, metallic taste, and a sensation of dry mouth is more commonly observed in this condition.

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