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What Soreness And Burning Sensation On The Tongue?

I think I may be dehydrated, I have woke up this morning and my mouth was dry and when I brushed my teeth my tongue began to bleed. My tongue right now is sore and burns whenever I eat something. I have been drinking water all day today. Could my dry mouth and sore tongue be due to me being slightly dehydrated?
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Hi,

As per your complain, yes dehydration can lead to dry mouth and if dry mouth is lingering for a few days then it can cause thinning of mucosal surfaces inside mouth that can turn to cause inflammation, irritation and bleeding on slight stimulation. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation has to be done.

As of now to relieve dry mouth you can drink plenty of water if you feel that you are dehydrated. You should chew sugar free chewing gum. You can gargle with specialised mouthwash like Biotene. For soreness in mouth gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine. Take Vitamin B complex. Suck ice pops to ease inflammation and bleeding. Avoid spicy and hard foods.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Soreness And Burning Sensation On The Tongue?

Hi, As per your complain, yes dehydration can lead to dry mouth and if dry mouth is lingering for a few days then it can cause thinning of mucosal surfaces inside mouth that can turn to cause inflammation, irritation and bleeding on slight stimulation. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation has to be done. As of now to relieve dry mouth you can drink plenty of water if you feel that you are dehydrated. You should chew sugar free chewing gum. You can gargle with specialised mouthwash like Biotene. For soreness in mouth gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine. Take Vitamin B complex. Suck ice pops to ease inflammation and bleeding. Avoid spicy and hard foods. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora