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A member asked:
Since months i feel a light burning on the tongue tip and upper gengivas, sometimes intensifying as when you burn with some hot food.what could it be?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Evaluation Needed: The symptoms you are mentioned could be many things from a yeast infection in your oral cavity to periodontal (gum) disease. It could be a normal reaction for you to have a burning tongue with hot foods, this is normal in many. You may need to go to the dentist to be evaluated.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Burning mouth: If you have persistent pain or soreness in your tongue, lips, gums or other areas of your mouth, see your doctor. Your doctor can search for the possible cause or causes to guide treatment. Cbc, other blood tests, allergy tests, oral swab or biopsy, to determine appropriate course of tx, .
Answered 8/19/2013
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