What can cause a hot tongue and what to do about it

There are two types of tongue burning, physiologic and pathologic, and pathologic may be a bacterial infection of the tongue or angioneurotic edema. Tongue burning may be a bacterial infection of the tongue, most commonly seen in furrowed tongue, where deep furrows and cracks in the tongue cause food debris or bacteria to collect. Mouthwash can be used to rinse the mouth or a tongue brush can be used to keep the tongue clean. In severe cases, localized ulcers can be sterilized by applying iodized glycerin or povidone-iodine. Angioneurotic edema can lead to swelling and burning of the tongue, which is an acute allergic reaction and can be desensitized with oral desensitizing drugs. Oral prednisone can be given in mild cases, and hydrocortisone can be used in severe cases. Tongue burning may also be burning mouth syndrome and oral candidiasis patients can appear dry mouth, burning sensation in the mouth, taste changes, the former to symptomatic treatment, if necessary, can use ibuprofen to relieve the disease; the latter can use antifungal drugs such as fluconazole, etc. for treatment. It is recommended to eat less hot and spicy food and pay attention to oral hygiene. Serious cases need to go to the stomatology department for medical treatment. Drugs should be used in strict accordance with medical advice.