Question 1

burning mouth and tmj. mouth opening problem bad breath sores in mouth?

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Problems: You have quite a number of dental problems and each need to be addressed. When was you last dental exam? You need a one on one comprehensive evaluation from a dentist along with proper treatment. Call and set up an appointment.

Question 2

what would cause a high hct level for a month and the following symptoms itching/burning of my skin. easy brusing lack of appetite recurring mouth sores extreme fatuige night sweats joint and muscle pain chest pain?

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: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that,what you described warrants that polycythemia vera be ruled out. It would be prudent to consult a hematologist. for info: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/polycythemia-vera

Question 3

i have had "burning mouth syndrome" for over six months, noothing is working  what could it be?

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Burning Mouth: Burning mouth syndrome can be a complex disorder, and may be caused by many factors -- start with a visit to your primary care doctor, and be prepared to see an ENT doctor or neurologist in follow up.  Sometimes, the symptoms disappear on their own, but a good workup for reversible causes should be undertaken.

Question 4

for the last couple of days i've woken up  with a burning sensation in tongue and two small mouth sores. what can it be? acid reflux?

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Mouth sores: you could be having mouth ulcers that are probably viral and will take 5-7 days to improve. Reflux doesn't do that

Question 5

painful burning tongue/mouth/hroat for months, w/sometimes numbness of tongue/lips. drs. have said only "burning mouth syndrome" - no solution. help!?

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Brush w baking soda: There is an increasing number of patients sensative to the chemicals in tooth paste including the whitners and th eagent that causes the fiz or bubbles in the brushing.  Use simple toothe paste with as few chemicals.  Sensodyne or baking soda yease can cause those symptoms use a yeast treatment solution form the feminine  isle.

Question 6

could i have burning mouth syndrome? i've had persistent low-level pain in my lips and tongue for a few months now. most of the time the pain is not too bad, but it's always there. should i see my dentist for this?

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Burning : Burning mouth syndrome causes chronic burning pain in your mouth. The pain from burning mouth syndrome may affect your tongue, gums, lips, inside of your cheeks, roof of your mouth, or widespread areas of your whole mouth. The pain can be severe, as if you scalded your mouth. Unfortunately, the cause of burning mouth syndrome often can't be determined. Although that makes treatment more difficult, don't despair. By working closely with your health care team, you can usually get burning mouth syndrome under control. Other names for burning mouth syndrome include scalded mouth syndrome, burning tongue syndrome, burning lips syndrome, glossodynia and stomatodynia.
If you have pain or soreness of your tongue, lips, gums or other areas of your mouth, see your doctor or dentist preferably an oral medicine doctoras soon as possible. They may need to work together to help pinpoint a cause and develop an effective treatment plan. The cause of burning mouth syndrome can be classified as either primary or secondary.
Primary burning mouth syndrome-when the cause of burning mouth syndrome isn't known, the condition is called primary or idiopathic burning mouth syndrome. Some research suggests that primary burning mouth syndrome is related to problems with taste and sensory nerves of the peripheral or central nervous system.  Secondary burning mouth syndrome-sometimes burning mouth syndrome is caused by an underlying medical condition, such as a nutritional deficiency. In these cases, it's called secondary burning mouth syndrome.
Underlying problems that may be linked to secondary burning mouth syndrome include:dry mouth (xerostomia), other oral conditions, psychological factors, nutritional deficiencies, dentures, nerve damage, allergies, reflux of stomach acid (gastroesophageal reflux disease), certain medications, oral habits, endocrine disorders, hormonal imbalances, or excessive mouth irritation.
There's no one test that can determine if you have burning mouth syndrome or what may be causing your mouth pain. Instead, your doctor or dentist will try to rule out other problems before diagnosing burning mouth syndrome. Your doctor or dentist will review your medical history and medications, examine your mouth, and ask you to describe your symptoms, your oral habits and your oral care routine. In addition, your doctor will likely perform a general medical examination, looking for signs of any other conditions.
As part of the diagnostic process, you may have some of the following tests:blood tests, oral cultures. Imaging, allergy tests, salivary measurements, psychological questionnaires, and/or gastric reflux tests.
There's no one sure way to treat primary burning mouth syndrome, and solid research on the most effective methods is lacking. Treatment depends on your particular signs and symptoms, as well as any underlying conditions that may be causing your mouth pain. That's why it's important to try to pinpoint the cause. Once any underlying causes are treated, your burning mouth syndrome symptoms should get better. If a cause can't be found, treatment can be challenging. There's no known cure for primary burning mouth syndrome. You may need to try several treatment methods before finding one or a combination that is helpful in reducing your mouth pain. Treatment options may include:a lozenge-type form of the anticonvulsant medication Clonazepam (klonopin), alpha-lipoic acid, a strong antioxidant produced naturally by the body, oral thrush medications, certain antidepressants, b vitamins, cognitive behavioral therapy, specific oral rinses or mouthwashes, saliva replacement products, capsaicin, a pain reliever that comes from chili peppers.  Surgery isn't recommended for burning mouth syndrome.  Good luck.

Question 7

i am being treated for hep c genotype 3. i take 400 mg copegus (ribavirin) 2x day and 180mcg peginterferon 1x week. i've developed mouth sores and burning. it hurts to eat. is this a reaction to the meds?

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Most likely: If there is no other identifiable cause for the above, adverse effects to the medications is the only explainable choice. You are to talk to your treating doc about that as well.

Question 8

i developed burning mouth syndrome after tooth extraction/bone graft. it's been 4 months.will it ever go away?what could be cause?

Accepted Answer

Maybe a coincidence?: This is not a very common reaction to extraction and bone graft. Usually when someone experiences this it is due to either vitamin deficiency or an atypical reaction to something that there oral tissues was exposed to. You may want to go back to your dentist/surgeon to see if this can be further evaluated by a specialist in oral medicine.

Question 9

how do you know if you have burning mouth syndrome?

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Rule out all else: Burning mouth syndrome is a "diagnosis of exclusion" which means that many things that cause similar symptoms must be rule out.  This requires seeing a doctor who specializes in oral disease (often a specialized dentist or specialized dermatologist).  Have it checked out.

Question 10

how can i alleviate the pain of burning mouth syndrome?

Accepted Answer

BMS: Magic mouthwash prescribed by your dentist or doctor.

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What would cause a high hct level for a month and the following symptoms itching/burning of my skin. easy brusing lack of appetite recurring mouth sores extreme fatuige night sweats joint and muscle pain chest pain?

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I have had "burning mouth syndrome" for over six months, noothing is working what could it be?

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For the last couple of days i've woken up with a burning sensation in tongue and two small mouth sores. what can it be? acid reflux?

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Painful burning tongue/mouth/hroat for months, w/sometimes numbness of tongue/lips. drs. have said only "burning mouth syndrome" - no solution. help!?

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Could i have burning mouth syndrome? i've had persistent low-level pain in my lips and tongue for a few months now. most of the time the pain is not too bad, but it's always there. should i see my dentist for this?

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I am being treated for hep c genotype 3. i take 400 mg copegus (ribavirin) 2x day and 180mcg peginterferon 1x week. i've developed mouth sores and burning. it hurts to eat. is this a reaction to the meds?

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I developed burning mouth syndrome after tooth extraction/bone graft. it's been 4 months.will it ever go away?what could be cause?

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