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[Burning mouth syndrome].

Sharon Elad1, Rakefet Czerninski, Eli Eliay

  • 1Department of Mouth Medicine, University Hospital Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel.

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|May 23, 2002
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Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) affects 0.8-19% of people, often causing tongue burning and dry mouth. Diagnosis involves specific symptoms, clinical findings, and lab results, with varied treatments available.

Area of Science:

  • Oral Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Context:

  • Burning sensation of the tongue is a frequent patient complaint.
  • Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is diagnosed in a subset of these patients.
  • BMS prevalence ranges from 0.8% to 19% in the general population.

Purpose:

  • To outline the diagnostic criteria for Burning Mouth Syndrome.
  • To describe the typical patient profile and symptom presentation.
  • To discuss the current understanding of BMS pathogenesis and treatment.

Summary:

  • BMS typically presents as a localized burning sensation on the anterior tongue, often with a dry mouth sensation or taste disturbance.
  • Differential diagnosis relies on detailed patient history, clinical examination, and laboratory investigations.

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  • While predominantly affecting post-menopausal women, BMS can occur in younger individuals of any gender.

    • Impact:

    • Enhances understanding of Burning Mouth Syndrome for clinicians.
    • Provides a basis for improved diagnostic strategies.
    • Highlights the need for further research into BMS pathogenesis and effective treatments.