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.