How can paresthesia on the roof of mouth be treated?
Patient: I have had paresthesia on the roof of my mouth - just on the left side for the past 2 years. Feels like it is burnt. I also have a strange taste of grapes in my mouth constantly for the past two years. I can hardly take it anymore. I have been to dental surgeons, dentists, etc. No one can give me an answer. Doctor: helloi have gone through your query.you have not mentioned your age.have you gone any surgical treament like extraction of a tooth?have you checked your blood sugar level?do you have any habit like intake of alcohol?any recent disease or medications u r taking?Any type of tingling, burning, or numbness is usually a symptom related to a sensory nerve being damaged, diseased, or injured.following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Mouth tingling/ paresthesias:Diabetes mellitusAlcoholismHypocalcemiaSpinal cord lesionNerve root compression Herpes zosterMultiple sclerosis neuropathygenerally parsthesia resolves on it's own over time.persistent parasthesia can last apx for six months.for persistent paresthesia, it may be possible to attempt some type of surgical repair depending upon the actual cause of parsthesia.as in your case you r having it over 2 years i wud suggest you to visit a oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a physician to find out the actual cause of your parsthesia.Hope this ans helpsRegardsDr. Shesh