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For 16 years my wife has suffered with a burning sensation in her tongue. what should we do?

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Dr. R Lee Hinson answered

Specializes in Dentistry

She may be suffering: From a condition known as burning mouth syndrome. There are no understood causes. Post menopausal women seem to be more affected. Treatments are guesswork. Have your pcp check for anemia, vit b defiency, etc w blood test . Read more at: http://www.Aaomp.Org/public/docs/burning-mouth.Pdf.

Answered 12/24/2016

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