Your tongue is a vital health barometer, revealing early signs of nutrient deficiencies, infections, and even autoimmune ...

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a chronic, idiopathic condition characterised by a persistent burning sensation in the oral mucosa, often accompanied by taste disturbances and xerostomia. Research to ...

LOS ANGELES -- Burning mouth syndrome is a painful reality for millions of people whose mouths feel like it's on fire all the time. Her lips, tongue and mouth appear just fine, but soon after Kelli ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My sister has had a condition which causes her tongue and mouth to constantly sting and burn, and most food tastes bitter to her. She’s suffered for years because local doctors have ...

At first, Carol Wilkinson thought the burning sensation in her mouth was just another uncomfortable symptom of the menopause. But within weeks Carol, 69, found herself in agonising pain. 'My tongue ...

For almost 5 years I've been on low dose Pariet (Omeprazole alternative) - about 10mg every other day. In September I successfully came off them gradually and have no heartburn symptoms any more.

A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you. These symptoms can be caused by candidiasis of the mouth—also known as ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I haven't been able to find out much information on burning mouth syndrome, which I've had for the past four years. I take alpha lipoic acid but haven't had any relief. Are there any ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a "burning tongue." I've had it since my 40s. I'm now 84 years old. I could cook an egg on my tongue. It never goes away. I once mentioned this to my doctor, but she just shook ...

Not all burning mouths are the result of a medical condition known as 'burning mouth syndrome' (BMS) and physicians and researchers need better standards for an appropriate diagnosis, according to new ...