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Suggest Treatment For Burning Sensation And Redness On The Lips
I have a burning sensation and taste of black pepper (even though I don t use it) on the tip of my tongue and the inside of my lips. Also my lips burn (like a sunburn) and the area around my lips are red - similar to a child who licks their lips. I am a female, age 56 and in very good health otherwise
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hi,
It may be burning mouth syndrome. There are many causes of burning mouth syndrome. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. He may investigate and may come to some cause of the disease and accordingly he may treat you.
Diabetes, dry mouth (caused by Sjogren's syndrome, certain medications, or radiation therapy), iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, deficiency of folic acid, thiamin deficiency, thrush (a fungal infection in your mouth), other nutritional deficiencies like Riboflavin deficiency, pyridoxine deficiency,cobalamin deficiency may affect your oral tissues can cause a burning mouth. Anemia can also cause burning mouth syndrome.
Treatment of the disease or deficiencies of vitamins may improve the condition. Drink plenty of fluids to help ease the feeling of dry mouth or suck on ice chips. Avoid acidic foods and liquids such as tomatoes, orange juice, carbonated beverages and coffee.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
Dermatologist
It may be burning mouth syndrome. There are many causes of burning mouth syndrome. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. He may investigate and may come to some cause of the disease and accordingly he may treat you.
Diabetes, dry mouth (caused by Sjogren's syndrome, certain medications, or radiation therapy), iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, deficiency of folic acid, thiamin deficiency, thrush (a fungal infection in your mouth), other nutritional deficiencies like Riboflavin deficiency, pyridoxine deficiency,cobalamin deficiency may affect your oral tissues can cause a burning mouth. Anemia can also cause burning mouth syndrome.
Treatment of the disease or deficiencies of vitamins may improve the condition. Drink plenty of fluids to help ease the feeling of dry mouth or suck on ice chips. Avoid acidic foods and liquids such as tomatoes, orange juice, carbonated beverages and coffee.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
Dermatologist
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