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What Causes Sores In Mouth Along With Swelling And Burning Sensation Of Gums?

I am having problems in my mouth it might sound funny but it started with the candy smarties I was eating them a lot then I got sores in my mouth then my lip would swell now all that is gone my gums around teeth inside mouth and tongue are so sore it s sometimes hard to eat my mouth burns all the time my taste is all but gone sometimes I just want to drink cold water and not eat any idea what is going on thanks and by the way this has been going on for over a month what should I do and please do not say go to dentest I can not do that
Tue, 19 May 2015
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Hi Dear,

welcome to HCM.

Thank you for query, understanding your concern.

As per your query soreness in mouth along with swelling of lips, gums and burning sensation is because of burning mouth syndrome because of constant consumption of candies mouth got suitable environment rich in acids and sweets for growth of bacteria , These bacteria keep son accumulating and caused soreness of mouth.

I would suggest you to avoid use of candies and any contributing factor for your condition. Drink lot of water. Take diet rich in vitamin B12 or zinc supplements. Use anesthetic agents such as lidocaine as mouth rinse. Sip cold water or suck on ice cubes. Use corticosteroids ointment as topical agent.

Don't smoke or drink alcohol. Protective coatings rich in sucralfate is very effective soothing agent. Keep applying petroleum jelly to moisturize .

Your symptoms will resolve in 5-7 days. If it keeps on persisting visit dentist as its a alarming symptom then.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sores In Mouth Along With Swelling And Burning Sensation Of Gums?

Hi Dear, welcome to HCM. Thank you for query, understanding your concern. As per your query soreness in mouth along with swelling of lips, gums and burning sensation is because of burning mouth syndrome because of constant consumption of candies mouth got suitable environment rich in acids and sweets for growth of bacteria , These bacteria keep son accumulating and caused soreness of mouth. I would suggest you to avoid use of candies and any contributing factor for your condition. Drink lot of water. Take diet rich in vitamin B12 or zinc supplements. Use anesthetic agents such as lidocaine as mouth rinse. Sip cold water or suck on ice cubes. Use corticosteroids ointment as topical agent. Don t smoke or drink alcohol. Protective coatings rich in sucralfate is very effective soothing agent. Keep applying petroleum jelly to moisturize . Your symptoms will resolve in 5-7 days. If it keeps on persisting visit dentist as its a alarming symptom then. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari