Roasting the tongue usually occurs after eating spicy foods or some fruit, such as pineapple. However, the reasons for a burning tongue can be much more serious. A burning pain in the tongue may indicate, for example, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and even venereal diseases, such as syphilis. What else causes a burning tongue? A symptom of what disease can be a burning pain in the tongue?

Baking the tongueis a condition whosecausesare often difficult to determine.Burning pain of the tongueis usually asymptom of a diseasedirectly affecting the tongue, but it can also indicate systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, and even neurosis.

The burning sensation of the tongue may affect the entire tongue or only part of it, e.g. the tip or edges, and vary in intensity, from a slight burning sensation to severe pain that may cause dysphagia (difficult passage of food from the mouth through the esophagus to the stomach) . This pain can only appear with tongue movements (speaking, swallowing) or be present all the time. A burning pain in the tongue may coexist with burning in the mouth, palate, throat, and even the esophagus and stomach, as well as with altered taste or a feeling of dry mouth. Symptoms to watch out for are any changes in the tongue and mouth, such as white spots or sores.

Burning tongue infection

The cause of a burning tongue may be infections:

  • fungal- oral thrush, called candidiasis, is manifested by a white coating on the tongue and palate, numerous ulcers and painful cracks in the corners of the mouth, pain in the mouth and middle rhomboid inflammation of the tongue
  • viral- tongue burning may occur, among others in people infected with HIV (the cause here are mouth ulcers - aphthae - which occur not only on the tongue, but also on the inside of the lips, cheeks, on the mucosa covering the alveolar processes, tongue, soft palate, at the bottom of the mouth). Also considered are herpes simplex virus HSV, herpes zoster virus, Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus (CMV) and adenovirus
  • bacterial- an example of a bacterial infection is syphilis, caused by bacteria called white spirochetes. Early syphilis (afterabout 3 weeks after infection) manifests itself as a painless, non-bleeding, but difficult to heal red papule, which ulcerates after some time. Usually (but not always) in the case of oral contact with an infected person, the lesion may be located around the mouth or tongue, giving rise to unpleasant ailments, such as burning pain. Approximately 5 weeks after the infection, painless but significantly enlarged lymph nodes in the neck appear. Another example of a bacterial infection is tuberculosis

Burning tongue - trauma

A burning tongue may be the result of an injury which may include, among others, during:

  • wearing a denture - a poorly made, fitted or worn denture for too long can irritate the tongue and mucosa of the cheeks and tongue, leading to a burning sensation in the mouth and even ulceration
  • tongue piercing
  • epileptic seizure - then the patient can bite his tongue
  • burns

Burning tongue - dental conditions

The burning pain in the tongue may also be caused by caries, dental pulpitis, periapical tissue inflammation, periodontitis (marginal periodontitis), dry alveolitis.

Burning tongue - allergies

The cause of a burning tongue may be contact allergies related to the use of various materials and dental drugs, such as polymethyl methacrylate, nickel, eugenol and amalgam. According to some specialists, the cause of the burning pain in the tongue may also be food allergies, e.g. to preservatives contained in food products.

Baking the tongue - certain foods

Ifbaking tongueappearsafter eating pineappleorkiwi , fruit acids are the cause contained in them, which are irritating to the oral mucosa and the tongue. In hypersensitive people, fruit acids can also be responsible for burning the palate and cracking the corners of the mouth. Coffee, chocolate, potatoes, cheese, nuts and figs can also trigger a burning of the tongue. Spicy spices, such as chili pepper, can also be a cause of baking. It contains capsaicin, which acts on pain receptors throughout the mouth that send signals to the brain. These are perceived as sensations of pain and sensation of heat. Hence the burning sensation of the tongue and throughout the mouth.

Burning tongue - gluten sensitivity

Burning tongue is a rare symptom of gluten sensitivity (not to be confused with celiac disease and gluten allergy!). It occurs at roughly the same frequency as a burning sensation in the esophagus, nausea and vomiting, or a feelingsplashing in the intestines. According to the data available on the website of the Polish Association of People with Celiac Disease and on a Gluten-Free Diet, the predominant symptoms of gluten sensitivity are abdominal pain, rash, eczema, headaches and a feeling of constant fatigue.

Baking the tongue - alcohol and cigarettes

Tar substances, tobacco or carbon monoxide, i.e. substances contained in cigarettes or formed during smoking, cause the feeling of burning, burning, excessive dryness, tongue pain, unpleasant breath from the mouth and reduced taste sensation.Burning of the tonguemay also appearafter alcohol , which irritates the mucous membranes of the mouth and the entire digestive system.

Burning tongue - what diseases can it indicate?

  • gastroesophageal reflux disease- gastroesophageal reflux disease is a complex of symptoms that result from damage to the esophageal mucosa by reflux. The dominant symptom is heartburn, i.e. a burning sensation behind the breastbone, and thus - pain in the chest. Empty rebound and regurgitation of food are also characteristic, especially when lying down, when leaning over, and after a heavy and / or fatty meal. In the advanced stage of the disease, non-specific symptoms appear, such as hoarseness, cough, burning sensation in the throat, mouth and tongue, and unpleasant smell from the mouth. Swallowing food becomes painful and may even lead to upper gastrointestinal bleeding over time
  • gastric and duodenal ulcer diseasemanifests itself as heartburn, disgust in the mouth, lack of appetite, and other digestive ailments, such as nausea, flatulence, diarrhea. A characteristic symptom is also abdominal pain that occurs in the morning, before breakfast or 1-3 hours after a meal. There may also be a burning and burning sensation in the stomach, esophagus, throat and the entire mouth
  • avitaminosis- the cause of a burning tongue may be vitamin deficiency, especially from group B, and low levels of folic acid, iron and zinc
  • Pernicious and iron deficiency anemiamay cause soreness and burning of the tongue. Lips may be thinned and tense and the width of the lips may be reduced. Other symptoms associated with anemia include inflammation of the corner of the mouth, aphthas, dysphagia, erythema and erosions of the mucous membranes, pallor, rapid breathing, fatigue, dizziness, jumping pulse, tingling in the limbs, and difficulty walking
  • some skin diseaseswhich may also involve the mucous membranes, i.e.erythema multiforme, pemphigus, lichen planus
  • diabetes -The most common complication of diabetes, especially type 2, is neuropathy .Diabetic polyneuropathy and its associated neuropathic pain mainly affect the fine fibers of the peripheral nerves, but may appear in the mouth as a burning tongue
  • hypothyroidism, apart from burning, also manifests itself in disturbed salivary secretion (xerostomia)

A burning pain in the tongue can also be one of the symptoms of menopause and hormonal disorders, mental and neurological disorders, as a result of chemotherapy and antibiotic treatment.

Burning tongue - glossopharyngeal neuralgia

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is pain in the glossopharyngeal nerve. This pain occurs in the throat around the palatine tonsil, larynx, and the posterior third of the tongue, and usually spreads to the nasopharynx, the angle of the jaw and the ear. The pain is usually felt as piercing, intense, stinging and can sometimes be felt as a burning sensation. Seizures of neuralgia usually begin suddenly with swallowing, chewing, talking, laughing, yawning or coughing and last from a few seconds to two minutes. The attack of pain may be accompanied by a slow heart rate (bradycardia) and fainting.

Burning Tongue - Primary Mouth Burning Syndrome

Primary Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS), also known asBurning Mouth Syndrome , as well as stomatodynia, glosodynia, and glosalgia, are chronic (ongoing not shorter than 4-5 months) a disease characterized by pain in the oral cavity without any lesions within it. Pain in most cases concerns mainly the tongue, especially 2/3 of its front part. The pain is described by patients as burning, burning and prickly. It is often accompanied by paraesthesia, i.e. tingling and even numbness of the mouth and tongue, as well as dry mouth, dysgeusia, and hypersensitivity to s alty, bitter and sour foods. Characteristically, unpleasant sensations decrease or disappear completely during eating.

Burning tongue - oral allergy syndrome

Oral allergy syndrome (OAS), or oral allergy syndrome (UZU), occurs in people who are allergic to pollen after eating or only touching foods that cross-react with tree pollen allergens. Symptoms of OAS are swelling of the oral mucosa and lips or contact urticaria and rhinitis. It may be a cross-reaction, e.g.between birch pollen and apples or hazelnuts.

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