Indications of Vitamin D deficiency sensed on the tongue are often neglected and not diagnosed fo…

Indications of Vitamin D deficiency sensed on the tongue are often neglected and not diagnosed for years. If you notice this feeling, do visit your doctor.

The Burning Tongue Syndrome or Burning Mouth Syndrome:- According to a study carried out by the Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester (USA) in 2017, “In patients with symptoms of Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS), our results suggest it is reasonable to screen for fasting blood glucose, vitamin D (D2 and D3), vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B1, and TSH. Deficiencies of vitamin B12 and folic acid were rare.” The study was titled: “Burning mouth syndrome: results of screening tests for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, thyroid hormone, and glucose levels-experience at Mayo Clinic over a decade”.