Causes of split tongue

BURNING TONGUE INFORMATION: I HAVE A BURNING TONGUE PROBLEM BUT I ALSO HAVE LITTLE SPLITS ALL OVER THE END OF MY TONGUE AND ITS VERY PAINFUL. WHAT IS THIS ? WHAT CAN I DO ?
( 3 Jan 2008)

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A burning sensation on the tongue results in burning tongue. It can also be referred as glossodynia or glossopyrosis. If there is burning sensation on the lips, cheeks, mouth then it is called burning mouth syndrome. This occurs due to yeast infections, medications, deficiency of B complex vitamins, bad oral health, and endocrine imbalance.

Ways of reducing burning tongue problem are:-

Chew a sugar free gum.
Use baking soda instead of normal toothpaste.
Avoid spicy or hot foods that can irritate the tongue.
For temporary relief, place ice cube on the tongue.
Apply glycerin on the tongue to soothe down the pain.
Consume more of iron rich and B complex vitamin rich foods like green leafy vegetable, whole grains, pulses as a deficiency of this micronutrient can lead to burning of tongue.

answered by James Maxwell on 17 Jan 2008, 12:14:06

BURNING TONGUE INFORMATION: I HAVE A BURNING TONGUE PROBLEM BUT I ALSO HAVE LITTLE SPLITS ALL OVER THE END OF MY TONGUE AND ITS VERY PAINFUL. WHAT IS THIS ? WHAT CAN I DO ? ( 3 Jan 2008)

BURNING TONGUE INFORMATION: I HAVE A BURNING TONGUE PROBLEM BUT I ALSO HAVE LITTLE SPLITS ALL OVER THE END OF MY TONGUE AND ITS VERY PAINFUL. WHAT IS THIS ? WHAT CAN I DO ?
( 3 Jan 2008)