Patient's question:
Last year, when I was breastfeeding after giving birth, I felt a burning sensation and pain in my mouth. At first, the condition was mild and not very noticeable. It gradually improved over about a month, especially at night when the surface of my tongue felt like it was on fire, similar to eating chili peppers. If I ate something, it would feel a bit better. However, because I had to breastfeed, I didn't dare to take any medicine. After the child was weaned, I went to see an old doctor in our village and bought many herbs to reduce the heat.Doctor's answer:
Oral burning syndrome is not uncommon in clinical diagnosis. It is a group of syndromes characterized primarily by a burning sensation and tingling pain in the tongue, also known as glossodynia, abnormal tongue sensation, or abnormal oral mucosal sensation. This condition often recurs in the root of the tongue, followed by the tongue margin, the back of the tongue, and the tip of the tongue. Other parts, such as the cheeks, lips, palate, pharynx, and other areas, can also be affected. It can be treated with medications like Sanhuang Pian and Niuhuang Jiedu Wan. If treated with traditional Chinese medicine based on syndrome differentiation, it would be even better. Pay attention to maintaining deep sleep, eating less chili peppers and sunflower seeds, drinking more water, and taking oral vitamin B, which will gradually improve. You can also consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for a prescription.