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My Mom has red Tongue and tongue burning and can't eat spicy, chilly from 3 years how to cure please help
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MOST COMMON CAUSES
1. Vitamin Deficiencies (very common)
Especially: Vitamin B12, Iron, Folate (B9)
These cause: Red, smooth “glossy” tongue, Burning sensation, Fatigue / weakness.
Treatment:
Take a B-complex supplement
If B12 is low - B12 1500 mcg/day for 2–3 months
Iron supplements if iron is low (only after testing)
2. Fungal Infection (Oral Thrush)
Symptoms: Burning, redness, Sometimes white coating, Worse after eating spicy, sour foods
Treatment: Antifungal gel: clotrimazole 1%, miconazole gel, or nystatin drops,Rinse mouth after every meal, Avoid sugar for a few days
3. Allergy / Irritation
From: Toothpaste (SLS), mouthwash, Spicy food, acids, Pan masala / tobacco, Dental fillings or dentures
Treatment: Switch to SLS-free toothpaste (e.g., Sensodyne Fresh Gel / Himalaya), Stop irritants for 2–4 weeks
4. Chronic Dry Mouth
Due to: Dehydration, Anxiety, Mouth breathing, Diabetes,Side-effects of some medications
Treatment: Sip water frequently, Sugar-free chewing gum,Get blood sugar checked if needed
5. Acid Reflux (Silent GERD) Acid can irritate the tongue for years
Treatment: Avoid late meals, Reduce tea/coffee, Pantoprazole / omeprazole
6. Burning Mouth Syndrome - If all tests are normal and no infection/irritation is found.Common in stress, anxiety, hormonal changes.
Treatment: Alpha-lipoic acid, Clonazepam, Stress management
Next Steps
1. Get these blood tests (very important):
CBC
Vitamin B12
Iron profile
Folate
Fasting sugar
Thyroid (TSH)
2. Stop irritants for 2 weeks
Spicy food
Sour food
Mouthwash with alcohol
Tobacco/pan
Change toothpaste to mild one
3. Try these at home
Honey on tongue 2×/day
Glycerin application
Cold milk before sleep
B-complex tablet daily (e.g., Becosules-Z)
Health Tips
See a Doctor if
Burning for years with no relief
Weight loss, ulcers, white/red patches
Diabetic symptoms
Thrush not improving
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Need more history and symtomatology to properly evaluate your problem
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This definitely needs careful evaluation as there can be multiple causes like Burning mouth syndrome, allergies, nutritional deficiencies, yeast infections, etc. Kindly get relevant tests done after consulting with an ENT specialist.
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She may have burning tongue syndrome or deficiency of iron, vitamins.Avoid spicy ,salty,sour food.She could apply lidocaine gel over the tongue,and can try capsaicin tablets for a few days
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Take a glass of milk daily.
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Video consult me. I might cure this.
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Need complete history for diagnosis
Book consultation for details
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Avoid spices and consult face 2 face to someone
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We can discuss this more in detail
Kindly book a consultation
Better understanding of the disease and history will help with the treatment
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Apply candid mouth paint
Kenocort oral paste night time
Consult online,need proper history and evaluation for further management
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Increase water intake
Chewing gum for incease saliva in mouth
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Red tongue? Can u pls share the pic? Also what medications she has tried? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Kindly consult on practo directly need more details to rile out candididiasis, gerd etc
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Need more detailed history and you need to get some tests done. Better to catch the problem in time before it progresses to something more problematic
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Send her history and let's discuss it further
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Investigation for vit b12 ,vit d,cbc,serum iron ,serum ferritin , serum iron binding capacity
Start on medication till then on vit d capsule once a week, vitamin b n vitamin c tablet once a day
Diet rich in iron
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take b12 supplements
Do consult
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello, I understand your concern. A red, burning tongue that persists for years is not a simple issue — it usually indicates an underlying condition that needs proper evaluation and targeted treatment. This condition is commonly seen in:
Possible Causes:
Vitamin deficiencies (especially Vitamin B12, Iron, Folic acid)
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Acid reflux or gastrointestinal issues
Hormonal imbalance
Fungal infection (oral candidiasis)
Nerve irritation or sensitivity to certain foods/chemicals
These conditions cannot be cured just with home remedies. To treat it permanently, we must find the root cause through proper evaluation and blood tests.
Immediate Relief Tips:
Avoid spicy, sour, and very hot foods
Drink cold milk or apply glycerin for temporary relief
Ensure good oral hygiene
Avoid toothpaste with strong chemicals (use mild herbal paste)
But for Complete Cure:
This requires a personalized treatment plan based on your mother’s medical history, diet, and reports. With the right guidance, this condition can be fully treated — many of my patients have recovered even after suffering for years.
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I will guide you step-by-step to identify the root cause and start the exact treatment needed to cure this permanently. Don’t delay further — the sooner we act, the faster she will feel relief.
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Dr. Aamera Sait
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly share a picture.
3 years is a long time, kindly get a comsult done for her to find out the reason so that treatment can be done properly.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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