The occurrence of burning sensation in the tongue, not associated with excessive consumption of acute, hot food or the use of unsuitable toothpaste, should be a reason to call a doctor. It is impossible to ignore this symptom, especially if it is present for a long time, t. this may indicate serious enough pathologies.
Possible causes of burning tongue
Consider the most common causes of redness and burning tongue.
Mechanical Injury
This is one of the most common factors that lead to an unpleasant symptom. Language can be traumatized by biting during eating or in a dream or scratched while absorbing the lozenges. It is also possible to rub the tongue against a new denture, a poor-quality seal or crown, damage to the mucosa due to dental manipulation.
Pathology of the digestive system
This symptom can occur with such diseases as gastritis, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, duodenitis, colitis, etc. As a rule, the burning of the tongue is associated with the transfer of bile to the esophagus, occurs after eating and is accompanied by nausea, heartburn, belching.
Nervous System Disorders
Constant stress, anxiety, depression, although not a direct cause of burning tongue and throat, but are capable of exacerbating discomfort sensations due to the resulting change in the composition of saliva and the volume of its production.
Glossitis
Red swollen tongue and burning can be symptoms of glossitis - inflammation of the tongue associated with infection with bacteria or viruses after trauma, or acting as a condition accompanying other pathologies. In this case, inflammation can affect the entire oral cavity.
Glossalgia
The cause of burning on the tip of the tongue is sometimes glossalgia - pathology, the nature of which is not fully understood. Most often it is associated with disorders of the autonomic nervous system. The disease is also manifested by pain, tingling in the tongue, disappearing during a meal, which sometimes contributes to overeating and weight gain.
Lack of useful substances in the body
Sometimes the appearance of such a symptom may be caused by a lack of iron, folic acid or vitamin B12. This, in turn, can be a consequence of other pathologies in the body.
Candidiasis of the mouth
The cause of burning tongue, lips and palate may be the development of yeast-like fungi. This disease can develop due to decreased immunity, prolonged use of antibiotics, etc. Other symptoms of the pathology are: dryness, itching, puffiness in the mouth, the appearance of a white coating on the tongue, the inner surface of the cheeks, tonsils.
Some medications
This symptom may be a side effect of certain medications - usually for the treatment of gastrointestinal pathologies.
Diabetes
This disease can also have a similar manifestation, accompanied by symptoms such as a feeling of dryness in the mouth, thirst, jam at the corners of the mouth, skin itching, etc.
Hormonal changes
Burning tongue can appear during the period of hormonal rearrangements in
Diagnosis of burning tongue
To find out the cause of burning tongue, it is often necessary to consult not one specialist. First of all, it is recommended to visit the therapist, dentist, gastroenterologist, neurologist. Diagnostic measures with such a symptom, as a rule, include:
- a general blood test ;
- blood test for glucose;
- A pharyngeal swab for microbiological examination, etc.