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What Causes Tenderness And Inflammation On The Lips And Tongue?

My lips feel hot and a little tender/raw right under lower lip. My tongue feels hot on the tip. Been that way since I had bad cold a couple months ago. I got RX for Acyclovir 5% Ointment, USP. It helps just a little for a short time, maybe 30 min, then feels hot almost like sunburn(haven t been outside)
Thu, 4 May 2017
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1. It could be labelled as burning mouth syndrome so see an Oral Hygiene Doctor [Dentist] to exclude secondary conditions like:

. dry mouth
. fungal infection of the mouth [oral thrush]
. possible nutritional deficiencies: iron, thiamine,riboflavin,vitamin B12, vitamin B6 [pyridoxine]
. ill fitting denture or food allergy
. reflux disease [GERD]
. psychological like anxiety/depression/stress
. any medical condition like diabetes, hypothyroidism

2. Your doctor after reviewing your medical history and examining your mouth will let you know about good oral habits and oral care routine, since treatment will depend upon the particular symptoms and will be aimed at controlling them
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What Causes Tenderness And Inflammation On The Lips And Tongue?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. It could be labelled as burning mouth syndrome so see an Oral Hygiene Doctor [Dentist] to exclude secondary conditions like: . dry mouth . fungal infection of the mouth [oral thrush] . possible nutritional deficiencies: iron, thiamine,riboflavin,vitamin B12, vitamin B6 [pyridoxine] . ill fitting denture or food allergy . reflux disease [GERD] . psychological like anxiety/depression/stress . any medical condition like diabetes, hypothyroidism 2. Your doctor after reviewing your medical history and examining your mouth will let you know about good oral habits and oral care routine, since treatment will depend upon the particular symptoms and will be aimed at controlling them