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Soreness or burning inside of mouth

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Burning in the mouth is a symptom that may be caused by damage to the lining of the mouth, such as with a burn, or any open sore.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

14 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Mouth

Is Symptom of

Canker sores
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Allergies
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Is a Side Effect of

Nitroglycerin
Dimercaprol
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