Suggest Treatment For Severe Depression

Posted on Fri, 18 Aug 2017

Question: I have had a sour tongue feeling, it feels kind of like a burning sensation at times, it gets worse through out the day. Does not hurt taste intact. What could it be? It happened last october then stopped, then continued again this past month. A had a few bumps on it a week ago but they seem to have gone away. When i eat some foods it burns.
Presently i am going through major depression but my depression has been for past 4 mos. What could this be? Could it be neuro or gastric problems? Could it be hormones? Worried

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a physician

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Abnormal taste sensation can be due to medications, nutritional deficiency or rarely sensory seizures.
You need to provide more details about medications used for depression.
Vitamin supplements may be helpful.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (44 minutes later)

I am not on any meds. Could this sour taste be caused by a brain tumor?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a physician

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can take vitamin supplements.
Very unlikely to be due to tumor without any headache, vomiting, visual loss, seizures or smell abnormalities.
Get examined by a physician too.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana