Hello, For Some Reason I Keep Getting A Burning Tongue,

Posted on Thu, 5 Mar 2020

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Question : Hello, for some reason I keep getting a burning tongue, mouth, back of throat, itchy cheeks and burning lips eating things I have eaten before. I’m not talking about just one food I’m talking about multiple foods. It makes no sense. I look at my tongue there is nothing. No rash or swelling. I suffer from gerd and health anxiety. What is going on. I saw an allergist 4 years ago for a skin prick test and nothing came up and I checked a lot of different things.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get done vitamin b 12 level.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Most common cause for your symptoms is vitamin B12 deficiency.
So get done vitamin b 12 level and if Deficiency then you will need supplements.
Along with vitamin B12, folic acid, niacin, pyridoxine etc vitamin deficiency can also cause similar symptoms.
So please let me know
1. Have you ever checked for blood levels of these vitamins?
2. Is your anxiety under control? I am asking this because uncontrolled anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (24 minutes later)

Hello, I take supplements everyday, b12 in particular. I have had levels checked but not recently Anxiety is not under control. It is a struggle everyday.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is mostly due to uncontrolled anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
In this scenario, this is mostly due to uncontrolled anxiety.
Are you seeing any psychiatrist for this?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (10 minutes later)

I see someone on and off. What are the chances of developing a food allergy at my age? I have two epi pens just in case.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I don't think it is food allergy.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I don't think it is food allergy.
Presentation of food allergy is totally different. It causes diarrhoea, abdominal bloating, pain after consumption of certain foods.
Do you have any of these symptoms with any particular type of food?

Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj