Why does sugar make my tongue hurt?
You might notice bumps or sores in your mouth if you recently been eating a poor diet. Lots of sugar is the main culprit. Sugar is notorious for causing inflammation which can lead to inflamed taste buds.
A more serious cause of a burning mouth sensation after eating is due to an allergy. When you eat a food you are allergic to, your body produces antibodies to fight it. Mast cells then produce mass amounts of histamines, which are what cause the burning sensation.
Over consumption of sugar can change your taste buds and if things no longer taste like how you remember them, sweets may be a reason for that. Your taste buds might be damaged from eating too much sugar when you eat other foods the lack of the sweetness causes them to taste bad.
Food sensitivity or allergy
That's right — certain foods may make your tongue hurt. You may have what's called oral allergy syndrome. This condition is also known as pollen-food syndrome, and it's most often caused by raw fruits, vegetables, and certain tree nuts.
Another study revealed that yellow tongue coating was associated with higher prevalence of DM and tended to be linked with pre-diabetes. Based on these aforementioned studies, the appearance of coated tongue should be alerted among patients with diabetes.
Most diabetic patients are found to have oral manifestations, e.g., periodontal disease, xerostomia, burning mouth, salivary gland dysfunction, geographic tongue, candidiasis, etc. Buccal alterations could also be easily observed in patients with DM, especially coated tongue.
- Saliva replacement products.
- Specific oral rinses or lidocaine.
- Capsaicin, a pain reliever that comes from chili peppers.
- An anticonvulsant medication called clonazepam (Klonopin)
- Certain antidepressants.
- Medications that block nerve pain.
Iron deficiency anaemia, deficiencies of Vitamin B2, folic acid, Vitamin B12 and zinc can cause burning sensation of the tongue.
Allergies or reactions to foods, food flavorings, other food additives, fragrances, dyes or dental-work substances. Reflux of stomach acid (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) that enters your mouth from your stomach. Certain medications, particularly high blood pressure medications.
- increased thirst and hunger.
- frequent urination.
- weight loss or gain with no obvious cause.
- fatigue.
- blurred vision.
- wounds that heal slowly.
- nausea.
- skin infections.
What are the symptoms of high blood sugar?
- increased thirst and a dry mouth.
- needing to pee frequently.
- tiredness.
- blurred vision.
- unintentional weight loss.
- recurrent infections, such as thrush, bladder infections (cystitis) and skin infections.
Consuming a lot of sugary foods, such as candies, can also cause sores to pop up. Damage or irritation from dental appliances, accidental biting of the tongue or cheek, or ill-fitting dentures can also be a trigger for canker sores.
Though you may experience discomfort ranging from mild irritation to pain, a sore tongue is rarely a cause for concern, recovers fairly quickly, and can be managed at home. In some cases, a sore tongue may be a sign of an underlying health condition, particularly if white patches are also appearing on its surface.
Consuming a lot of sugary foods, such as candies, can also cause sores to pop up. Damage or irritation from dental appliances, accidental biting of the tongue or cheek, or ill-fitting dentures can also be a trigger for canker sores.
- rinsing and gargling with salt water.
- brushing your teeth at least twice daily, and using mouthwash to rid the mouth of harmful bacteria.
- avoiding irritating foods (eating blander, smooth foods may be beneficial)
Intolerance happens because your body has trouble digesting the food. If you do have a severe allergy to sugar, you can have a dangerous reaction if you eat it. This reaction is called anaphylaxis. It causes symptoms like shortness of breath, wheezing, and swelling of the mouth.
This is mainly because of an alkaloid in chocolate called the obromide. The mouth is quite sensitive to this ingredient and it can lead to something similar to an allergic reaction. Some people who have this mild allergy will develop canker sores on their tongue and/or inner cheeks.
