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 ...

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 ...

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

Frequently, patients with burning mouth syndrome may have symptoms of being obsessive compulsive and show traits of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, which can complicate treatment. The study ...

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 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 ...

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 team of Italian researchers has found that daily use of a cannabis extract reduced pain and other symptoms caused by burning mouth syndrome. Results of the study, “Evaluating the suitability and ...

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 ...

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 ...