A burning sensation in the mouth is an unpleasant symptom that can occur in any person, regardless of age and health status. With what this phenomenon is connected, and also how to get rid of it, we will consider further.
Burning symptoms in the mouth
The burning sensation in the mouth and throat, on the inner surface of the cheeks, the sky, the tongue, can also spread to the surface of the lips. Some patients note that discomfort is more pronounced at night, and in the daytime and in the morning are moderate, others feel a burning sensation in the mouth only after eating.
Burning in the mouth can be permanent or intermittent, lasting a long time. Sometimes this feeling is accompanied by such symptoms:
- a feeling of dryness in the mouth;
- numbness and tingling in the mouth or tip of the tongue;
- presence of metallic or bitter taste;
- violation of salivation;
- change in taste.
Causes of burning in the mouth
This symptom may be associated with physiological phenomena or evidence of a disease. We list the possible causes of this phenomenon:
- Deficiency in the body of B vitamins (especially folic acid), zinc, iron - the lack of these substances can manifest itself with such a symptom.
- The defeat of the salivary glands caused by diseases such as bilateral neuritis of the facial nerve, diabetes mellitus, pernicious anemia, pulmonary tuberculosis, Graves disease, etc.
- Fungal infection of the oral mucosa (candidiasis) - unpleasant sensations in the mouth in this case are intensified with the use of acute and sour food.
- Aphthous stomatitis is an inflammatory process of the mucous membrane of the mouth. Burning in the mouth increases with eating.
- Hormonal changes in the period of menopause can also cause burning in the mouth.
- Allergic reaction to certain medicines, oral hygiene products, etc.
- Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract or liver.
- Thermal or chemical burn of the oral cavity.
- Irritation from dentures.
How to get rid of burning sensation in the mouth?
To get rid of this phenomenon, you should consult a doctor to find out the cause. Probably, for this purpose it is necessary to pass a number of laboratory and instrumental researches. After the diagnosis is made, appropriate treatment will be prescribed.
If you are overwhelmed by a burning sensation in your mouth, but there is no way to contact a doctor in the near future, you can try to get rid of it yourself. To do this, you should rinse the mouth with a solution of baking soda or herbal decoction (chamomile, sage, calendula, etc.).