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Article Sections. Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by a burning sensation in the tongue or other oral sites, usually in the absence of clinical and laboratory findings. Affected patients often present with multiple oral complaints, including burning, dryness and taste alterations.
A more common cause of this burning sensation is Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The burning sensation caused by GERD can occur high up in the throat or lower in the throat, and the pain may feel worse with swallowing. There can also be a sour, salty, or acidic taste in the mouth. The esophagus and stomach are connected by a band of muscle fibers called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).