why does the language burn?

[BrooksJamie]

[LegacyHeath]

why does the tongue burn? I've been experiencing tongue burn lately and I'm not sure what the cause is.

[DallasKevin]

I once had a similar situation. For me, it was a result of consuming truly spicy foods.

[ChaseKylo]

There could be many reasons like nutritional deficiencies, diabetes, oral thrush and even oral cancer. It's invariably best to consult a doctor. ‍

[ZaireConrad]

Thanks a lot for the ideas. I don't eat spicy food that often, so it may be something else. I'll certainly get it checked out.

[HezekiahFisher]

To add to this, let's also consider gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd). This could lead to feelings of a burned tongue due to the stomach acids reaching out to the mouth. <blockquote>here are some common potential causes of tongue burns:

• consuming hot or spicy foods
• gerd
• vitamin B-12 deficiency
• oral thrush
• oral cancer

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