What Causes A Sensation Of Burning With Brown Coating On The Tongue?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016

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Question : Yes, please. I am 73 yrs old good health. My tongue feels like it is burned and is coated a brownish color. Very uncomfortable. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Supportive care

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Feeling of burnt tongue with brownish color is at age of 73 is likely a dry mouth symptom. Medications adverse effects, dehydration, poor oral hygiene and last but not the least gastric discomfort like acid reflux issues altogether could be causing the symptom.

Drinking more fluids at least 3 litres a day, salt water gargles, garlic water mouth rinses, talking to an oral hygienist and let them sort out the possible cause and take a detailed history and manage accordingly.

I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar