Burning and discomfort in the mouth and tongue: causes and treatment

Everyone had to deal with discomfort in the oral cavity, but not with burning sensation. This symptom is not very common, and therefore catches many by surprise. The patient is not entirely clear what to do and who to contact.

There are several causes for burning in the mouth and tongue., and in order to properly prescribe treatment, the specialist will first have to sort through all the possible options, prescribe a comprehensive diagnosis and identify the disease that provoked such symptoms.

Dental causes of burning sensation in the mouth

When the first symptoms appear, you should consult a dentist, because most often the reasons are connected precisely with his profile:

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  Oral candidiasis

  Burning in the oral cavity and tongue after prosthetics or fillings in most cases indicates a poor-quality procedure. The dentist could damage the mucosa during the operation or improperly manufacture the prosthesis itself. Some patients are allergic to the filling composition.

• With candidiasis, the tip of the tongue nibbles most of all, there is a feeling that the sky is burned, there is a taste of bitterness. Sometimes there is pain in the throat. The disease manifests itself due to the active reproduction of yeast against the background of a weakened immune system.
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  Stomatitis

  The cause of the disease can be glossitis. With this disease, due to the action of viruses and bacteria, the entire mucous membrane of the tongue is exposed to severe burning.

• Aphthous stomatitis is another disease that causes a burning sensation in the mouth. With it, small ulcers form on the mucous membrane, which hurt when touched. There is an unpleasant sensation in the mouth, as if burned by hot drinks.

What causes a burning mouth

If there is fever and general malaise, as well as other additional symptoms, the source must be sought in more serious diseases:

• The cause of burning sensations in the mouth and throat is sometimes hidden in disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Most often, this symptom is experienced by people suffering from colitis or pancreatitis.
• The patient can only think that he is baking and bitter in his mouth. This is how the body's reaction to serious stresses manifests itself, in such a state the human body can behave unpredictably.

A feeling of dryness and burning in the oral cavity is one of the most common signs of diabetes of both types.

• Violation of the hormonal background, especially at the very beginning of menopause, can cause a burning sensation in the gums. In this case, bitterness is sometimes felt in the tongue.
• Sjogren's syndrome does not appear so often, but you should not write it off. The disease is called dry syndrome, because for no apparent reason it causes a violation of the secretion of the external glands, which ultimately leads to xerostomia - the absence of saliva.
• Sometimes an acute deficiency of nutrients, primarily folic acid and vitamin B12, leads to the symptom. Usually in such cases, it is the mouth that burns the sky.

External reasons why can bake in the mouth

Sometimes unpleasant sensations in the palate and tongue are manifested due to the occurrence of a serious ailment, but it happens that the mucous membrane is nipping due to the influence of external factors that can be easily eliminated:

• Most often, the reason for baking in the mouth is mechanical damage to the mucosa. People can injure their tongue and lips while eating, a little less likely to damage the oral mucosa is poor-quality dental care.
• If the palate and tongue are burned with hot food or drinks, the discomfort will haunt for at least a few more days. Sometimes the burning sensation continues after tissue healing.
• An allergic reaction to oral care products may develop. For many, this symptom is caused by the presence of sodium lauryl sulfate in toothpaste. It dries the mucous membrane, which gradually provokes the occurrence of itching and the sensation that a person’s mouth burns. It is better to remove such pastes away.

• Taking certain medications can also be accompanied by an unpleasant side effect. Most often, the cause of burning is iodine-containing drugs, antihypertensive drugs with uncontrolled intake, as well as vasoconstrictors.

A feeling similar to that resulting from a burn of the mucosa is often a side effect of chemotherapy.

Diagnosis of burning in the mouth

In most cases, burning of the oral mucosa is not at all associated with diseases of the teeth and gums. Despite this, feeling itchy, you should first consult a dentist, especially if prosthetics or fillings have been performed recently.

The specialist will examine the oral cavity and, if any dental problems are found, will prescribe the necessary treatment. In addition, the dentist can give recommendations on the elimination of dryness in the oral cavity, because it precedes discomfort. In this case, even folk methods will be useful.

If the dentist could not cure the patient, you will have to go through a series of tests and examinations by a neurologist, gastroenterologist, otolaryngologist and endocrinologist. First of all, blood is collected and a smear is taken from the tongue. As soon as the initial disease is found out, the patient will be prescribed the correct treatment.

Burning treatment in the mouth and tongue

The emphasis is on eliminating the reason why it burns in the mouth, but additional measures are needed to relieve symptoms.

Treating the root cause of tweaking

If it became clear that the cause of burning in the oral cavity lies in a serious disease, first all forces will be directed precisely at eliminating it. The therapist or narrow doctor can prescribe the following treatment:

• If an allergy is detected, antihistamines are prescribed to the patient. It is recommended that contact with the allergen be completely avoided.
• In case of a lack of nutrients, which led to unpleasant sensations in the mouth and tongue, special medications are prescribed. Moreover, preference is not given to complexes, but to those products that contain only the necessary substances. In this case, these include B vitamins and folic acid.

  You should get rid of fungal diseases with the help of antibiotics and disinfecting rinses.

• If problems with the hormonal background are found, a thorough examination is first carried out, which may take several months. All this time, the patient is prescribed drugs that facilitate burning in the throat and tongue, and only at the very end hormonal drugs are prescribed.
• In diabetes, drugs that can alleviate the condition of the patient are also recommended. The main treatment is medication and diet, which will have to be followed for the rest of your life.
• If the mucous membranes of the mouth, tongue and lips “burn” due to stress or dry syndrome, the patient will have to visit a neurologist, and sometimes even a psychologist.Usually in such cases, it is most difficult to eliminate dryness and burning, since the causes of such symptoms are not completely clear.

Burning mouth treatment at home

Treatment is divided into two stages: eliminating the underlying cause and taking measures to alleviate the symptoms. One without the other will be ineffective. To save the patient from burning the oral mucosa, the following recommendations are usually given:

• Regular rinsing of the oral cavity with diluted antiseptic agents: Chlorhexidine, Furacilin, Miramistin. The composition is not so important, the main thing is that the product eliminates bacteria.
• If there is damage to the mucosa, it is necessary to treat them with ointments based on iodine or other drugs that contribute to rapid healing.
• You can get rid of burning in the mouth with the help of ointments with anesthetic effect. Drugs like Kamistad and Lidocaine are great pain relievers.
• If the mouth is dry, the symptom is treated with folk remedies. Rinsing with the addition of sea buckthorn oil will best help.

The list may be longer if there are other symptoms, such as fever or general malaise.

How to prevent burning in the future

In order not to encounter a burning sensation of the tongue and oral mucosa, it is necessary to observe preventive measures:

• Try to sleep at least 7-8 hours a day. This will protect against stress and weakened immunity - phenomena that often provoke a feeling of heat on the mucous membrane.
• Any bad habits, whether cigarettes or alcohol, should be deleted from lifestyle.
• Follow the basics of proper nutrition. Include as many fresh fruits and vegetables as possible in your diet. This is useful not only for teeth and gums, but also for the digestive tract.
• Observe good hygiene practices. Just brushing your teeth regularly is not enough, you need to visit a specialist every 6 months, use mouthwashes, dental floss and other aids.
• Pay attention to the composition of hygiene products. With sensitive gums and teeth, try to choose toothpastes and rinses with more gentle components that do not provoke a burning sensation in the mouth.
• Limit the use of chewing gum. Choose only those that do not contain sugar or xylitol.
• Reduce your intake of bitter, burning, and sour foods.
• Refuse to treat damaged areas with alcohol, potassium permanganate and greenback products.

If you find the first unpleasant symptoms, contact a specialist for competent diagnosis and timely treatment.