Burns of the tongue or oral burning syndrome (BMS) in which some people suffer from burns in the mouth lead to the spread of pain in the tongue, lips, and the inner part of the cheeks, and also accompanied by dryness in the mouth, and increased feeling of thirst, loss of taste, Tongue, difficulty in eating, feeling anxious and depressed. In order to remedy this, it is preferable to have a balanced and healthy diet with some simple home remedies.
Causes of tongue burns
There are several causes of tongue burns, including: infection, the use of certain medications, and undernutrition as mentioned above (such as vitamin B12, zinc, iron, niacin and many others), eating hot, and hormonal imbalance especially in menopause in women, Allergies, nerve damage, diabetes, blood abnormalities such as anemia, the appearance of a rash in the mouth, dental diseases, tobacco, and bad oral habits such as: excessive use of mouthwashes by brushing, endocrine disorders, very hot food consumption, Upper respiratory tract Li burns the tongue.
Home remedies to relieve tongue burns
- Placing ice cubes on burned areas may reduce pain.
- Chewing gum without sugar can temporarily relieve the pain.
- Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can be used to clean teeth instead of commercial toothpaste.
- A diet rich in iron such as dates, bran flakes, sesame seeds and cashews, as well as eating leafy vegetables, juices and vitamin-rich foods, especially vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B12 and many more.
- Cold apple juice can cool the tongue.
- Glycerin can be placed on the tongue to reduce the pain of burns.
- Cold black tea containing tannic acid that works to absorb heat.
When the tongue is burned, the affected area can be rinsed with cold water for a few minutes, remove any dirt or particles that may be in the burning area, moisten the area with a clean cloth with cold water, and then suck ice chips with gargle with cold water or salt water. Avoid hot or hot liquids that can cause irritation in the burning area. A few grains of sugar can be sprayed on the tongue to relieve, and more importantly, consult your doctor for diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment to prevent infections that are usually accompanied by symptoms such as increased redness, swelling, pus appearance, and fever.