Humans detect taste with taste receptor cells. These are clustered in taste buds and scattered in other areas of the body. Each taste bud has a pore that opens out to the surface of the tongue enabling molecules and ions taken into the mouth to reach the receptor cells inside.1  salty.2  sour. 3  sweet. 4  bitter.5  umami.umans detect taste with taste receptor cells. These are clustered in taste buds and scattered in other areas of the body. Each taste bud has a pore that opens out to the surface of the tongue enabling molecules and ions taken into the mouth to reach the receptor cells inside. 1  salty. 2  sour. 3  sweet. 4  bitter. 5  umami.
Raynaud's Syndrome May be the Cause of Your Fiery Fingertips. Another major cause of burning fingertips is Reynaud's Syndrome. This condition is brought about when the blood vessels that supply the hands and/or feet narrow. In individuals with Reynaud's, episodes of burning fingertips are exacerbated by exposure to cold.
Certain conditions such as diabetes can cause damage to the nerves, resulting in pain, numbness, or tingling of the arms and legs. This phenomenon, known as peripheral neuropathy, can also sometimes cause finger pain. Infection of the skin or other tissues of the finger is a less common cause of finger pain. Carpal tunnel syndrome initially causes numbness and tingling in the hand, but as it progresses, it may cause cramping or burning in the fingers. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 2/2/2015.