Mouth Problems, Noninjury
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have burning, tingling, or numbness inside your mouth or your lips?
See significance of burning, tingling, or numbness if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had steady burning, tingling, or numbness inside your mouth or lips for 48 hours or longer?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had burning, tingling, or numbness that comes and goes for longer than 1 week?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA | Last Updated: December 1, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist | |
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