Tongue astringency and tastelessness in the mouth may be the presence of lichen planus, atrophic lingual inflammation or burning mouth syndrome, which need to be diagnosed according to the clinical manifestations of the oral cavity and laboratory tests.
1. lichen planus. The appearance of oral mottled disease may appear in any part of the oral mucosa white pattern, lesions can be normal or congested vesicles, atrophy, self-conscious mucosal roughness, wood burning sensation, after the appearance of lesions can be self-conscious mouth tasteless, no appetite.
2. Atrophic lingual inflammation. May be associated with anemia, vitamin B2 deficiency, Scheuglen’s syndrome, can cause atrophy of the dorsal papilla of the tongue, manifested as a dry burning sensation in the mouth, burning sensation is obvious when eating, thinning of the tongue muscle to appear difficult to swallow symptoms.
3. Burning mouth syndrome. The cause of burning mouth syndrome is complex, may be related to mental stress and menopause, mainly manifested as abnormal tongue sensation, dry tongue with burning pain, dull sense of taste.
The tongue is astringent and tasteless in the mouth, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to check the cause of timely treatment.