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Burning Sensation After Having Spicy Food, Dry Mouth. Taking Medication. Suggestions?

My mouth reacts to spicy food and I have a burning sensation in my mouth - I also wake up in the morning with a very very dry mouth - I have had this problem for a year and have been treated with various ppi's with varying degrees of success- I am currently on pansoprasole but the burning sensation has returned recently - I am currently on a course of nystatin
Mon, 6 May 2013
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Dentist 's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

I would suggest you to visit the Dentist and get the thorough checkup done.
Continue with the course of medications.
Avoid eating of hot and spicy food stuffs for some days.
Take lukewarm saline gargles 3-4 times a day to give a soothing effect.
Start with multivitamin tablets.
Take balanced nutritious diet drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.

Hope this helps out.

Regards...
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General & Family Physician Dr. S. Jegadeesan's  Response
Hi,
By the way uou are explaining your complaints, it looks as though you are suffering from Glossitis.
Pantoprazole may be of use if you have associated peptic ulcer.
Glossitis is inflammation of the tongue. It causes the tongue to swell and change color. Finger-like projections on the surface of the tongue (papillae) may be lost, causing the tongue to appear smooth. Glossitis usually responds well to treatment if the cause of inflammation is removed. The disorder may be painless, or it may cause tongue and mouth discomfort
The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation. Treatment usually does not require hospitalization unless tongue swelling is severe. Good oral hygiene is necessary, including thorough tooth brushing at least twice a day, and flossing at least daily. Corticosteroids such as prednisone may be given to reduce the inflammation of glossitis. For mild cases, topical applications (such as a prednisone mouth rinse that is not swallowed) may be recommended to avoid the side effects of swallowed or injected corticosteroids. Antibiotics, antifungal medications, or other antimicrobials may be prescribed if the cause of glossitis is an infection. Anemia and nutritional deficiencies (such as a deficiency in niacin, riboflavin, iron, or Vitamin E) must be treated, often by dietary changes or other supplements. Avoid irritants (such as hot or spicy foods, alcohol, and tobacco) to minimize the discomfort.
Take care. Best wishes
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Burning Sensation After Having Spicy Food, Dry Mouth. Taking Medication. Suggestions?

Hi, Thanks for asking the query, I would suggest you to visit the Dentist and get the thorough checkup done. Continue with the course of medications. Avoid eating of hot and spicy food stuffs for some days. Take lukewarm saline gargles 3-4 times a day to give a soothing effect. Start with multivitamin tablets. Take balanced nutritious diet drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated. Hope this helps out. Regards...