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A member asked:

I have a burning tongue, a postnasal mucus drop and excessive salivary production- what could this be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sinuses or reflux: This could be sinus drainage, a sinus infection or acid reflux. See your local ent.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/9/2015

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Check for fungal inf: Burning tongue could be severe B12 deficiency or fungal infection if u recently completed antibiotics.

Answered 6/24/2014

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