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 ...

Mouth pain can be an unwelcome and distressing experience, often associated with the notorious toothache. However, various other factors can contribute to discomfort in the oral cavity, extending ...

Most causes of a sore throat and tongue are not serious. They will resolve on their own or can be treated with the help of your healthcare provider. Less often, your symptoms may be signs of a serious ...

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 ...

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 ...

New study suggests that low-level laser therapy (PBM) offers immediate pain relief for Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) patients. Over 10 weeks, 30 participants experienced a significant drop in pain ...

More than 50% of people experience transient lingual papillitis, a benign form of tongue bumps. Stress and anxiety can cause tongue bumps by affecting your immune system. Bumps on the tongue could be ...