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Burning Mouth Syndrome

A condition characterized by a burning or tingling sensation on the lips, tongue, or entire mouth

Symptoms of Burning Mouth Syndrome

The following features are indicative of Burning Mouth Syndrome:
  • erythema
  • edema
  • burning or scalded sensation
  • dry mouth
  • loss of taste
It is possible that Burning Mouth Syndrome shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Burning Mouth Syndrome

The following are the most common causes of Burning Mouth Syndrome:
  • dry mouth
  • problem with salivary gland function
  • fungal infection
  • nutritional deficiencies
  • allergic reactions

Other Causes of Burning Mouth Syndrome

The following are the less common causes of Burning Mouth Syndrome:
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • oral habits
  • endocrine disorders
  • psychological factors

Risk Factors for Burning Mouth Syndrome

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Burning Mouth Syndrome:
  • dental procedures
  • allergic reactions
  • stress
  • anxiety
  • trauma

Prevention of Burning Mouth Syndrome

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Burning Mouth Syndrome. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • avoid alcohol
  • avoid tobacco products
  • avoid hot spicy foods

Occurrence of Burning Mouth Syndrome

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Burning Mouth Syndrome cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Burning Mouth Syndrome can occur at any age.

Common Gender

Burning Mouth Syndrome can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Burning Mouth Syndrome

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Burning Mouth Syndrome:
  • Sialometry: To detect reduction in salivary flow rate
  • Biopsy: To analyze fungal, bacterial or viral infection
  • Allergy testing: To check allergy due to food additives

Doctor for Diagnosis of Burning Mouth Syndrome

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Burning Mouth Syndrome:
  • Gastroenterologist

Complications of Burning Mouth Syndrome if untreated

Yes, Burning Mouth Syndrome causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Burning Mouth Syndrome is left untreated:
  • difficulty in falling asleep
  • difficulty in eating
  • depression
  • anxiety

Self-care for Burning Mouth Syndrome

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Burning Mouth Syndrome:
  • Drink plenty of fluids: To help ease the feeling of dry mouth
  • Avoid alcohol: To prevent irritation of lining of mouth

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Burning Mouth Syndrome:
  • Yoga: Helps relaxing the body

Patient Support for Treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome

The following actions may help Burning Mouth Syndrome patients:
  • Join support and advocacy groups: Help connecting with other patients who can provide valuable services

Time for Treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Burning Mouth Syndrome to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • More than 1 year

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Burning Mouth Syndrome.

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