HomeoRemedyDry, burning sensation
- Dry, red, burning sensation in the mouth and throat
- Thirstlessness despite the dryness
- Burning pains that are relieved by heat application
Overview
Sore (Stomatitis) is a condition characterized by inflammation and irritation of the mouth, often causing pain, redness, and dryness.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Burning, constricting sensation in the throat and mouth
- Burning, raw, or constricting sensation in the mouth, throat, or esophagus
- Redness and inflammation of the mouth, tongue, or throat
- Increased sensitivity to cold air or drafts
Dry, hot, and burnt feeling in the mouth and tongue
- Mapped or fissured tongue with red patches
- Stringy, excessive saliva production
- Sore throat with swollen tonsils and difficulty swallowing
Extremely offensive mouth odor like spoiled cheese
- Extremely offensive, cheese-like odor from the mouth
- Ulcers or destruction of the soft palate, uvula, and roof of the mouth
- Scurfy patches at the corners of the mouth and pimples on the chin
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Mercurius corrosivusOffensive, putrid saliva flowMuriaticum acidumAphthous mouth, deep ulcers on the tongueArum triphyllumRaw, burning sensation in the mouth and throatRheum palmatumMouth covered with offensive mucus after sleepingBorax venetaShriveled, dry mouth mucosaHydrocotyle asiaticaFlabby, sore, and burned feeling tonguePsorinumTip of tongue feels dry and burntSanguinaria canadensisBurning, scalded sensation in the mouth and throatHydrastis canadensisThick, tenacious mucus secretionBaptisia tinctoriaProfuse, foul-smelling salivaArsenicum albumLivid, bluish mouth sores with blistersNitricum acidumAcrid, offensive saliva that excoriates the corners of the mouthAethusa cynapiumVomiting of large, curdled milk curdsPhosphorusUlcerative stomatitis with bleeding gumsMercurius solubilisUlcerative, bleeding gums with profuse, offensive-smelling salivaSepia officinalisPain in tongue as if burntAlumenThirst for cold waterSyphilinumUlceration with profuse excess saliva at night on sleepingNatrium sulphuricumRelief from holding cold water in the mouthHelleborus nigerNumbness and swelling of the tongueSulphuricum acidumProfuse excess saliva with offensive breathLachesis mutusBurning, raw sensation in the mouth and throat
Not sure which fits? The app compares all 26 remedies against your symptoms.
Get the appSee a doctor if
- Severe pain or difficulty swallowing that interferes with eating and drinking
- Presence of white or gray patches on the tongue or inside the mouth
- Excessive bleeding from the gums or mouth
- High fever, chills, or signs of systemic infection
- Persistent or worsening symptoms that do not improve with self-care
Everyday tips
- Practice good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly
- Avoid irritating foods and beverages, such as spicy, acidic, or hot items
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water
- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and avoid mouthwashes with alcohol
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- Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the lips to keep them moisturized
- Avoid smoking and tobacco products
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