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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My gums are inflamed and they hurt. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I do not have gingivitis or that sort of thing my gums are not bleeding, but they hurt and feel like I burnt them at times. My tounge tingles at times. My gums look a little inflamed, but they hurt, and some teeth hurt, but X-rays look fine. Also, behind my wisdom teeth, it burns but ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The situation you mention is very close (and likely to be) burning mouth syndrome (BMS). However, some more details would confirm the diagnosis. It is often aggravated by pericoronitis, a soft tissue inflammation surrounding an erupting wisdom tooth. In BMS, it is be... Read Full »
My blood test reports indicate that I have Hashimoto's disease. What is its complexity?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old, newly married. For the last six months, I had four blood tests. All of them indicate I have Hashimoto's disease. I do not know anything about its complexity. But I think some of my recent issues are connected to it. I get burning feet every night. I am always so t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) it appears that you have Hashimotos but not yet a thyroid gland dysfunction. It simply means that you have the antibodies present and they can attack ... Read Full »
What is the reason for burning sensation on the back of the tongue?
Query: Hello doctor, My doctor thought it was oral thrush, so she prescribed me some antifungal medicine for ten or so days. I finished that medicine around 12 days ago, and the tongue issue did not go away. Five days ago, I went to urgent care, and the doctor prescribed me a 150 mg Fluconazole or Difluca... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you have been already treated for oral thrush and other possibilities have also been almost ruled out, one is tempted to think about what we call burning mouth syndrome or glossodynia. And among the most important causes for it is acid reflux. Since long-standing... Read Full »
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