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Grigoriy E Gurvits¹, Amy Tan

¹Division of Gastroenterology, New York University School of Medicine/Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA. dr.gurvits@hotmail.com

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Summary

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Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) affects millions, causing oral pain, taste changes, and dry mouth. While treatments offer symptom relief, long-term prognosis and prognosis data are limited.

Keywords:

Burning mouth syndrome Burning tongue Glossodynia Glossopyrosis

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Area of Science:

Oral Medicine
Neurology
Psychiatry

Background:

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic condition affecting approximately 1.3 million Americans.
Characterized by oral burning pain, dysgeusia, and xerostomia, symptoms typically worsen throughout the day.
BMS disproportionately affects peri- and post-menopausal women and has a multifactorial etiology.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of Burning Mouth Syndrome.
To highlight the multifactorial nature and neuropathic underpinnings of BMS.
To discuss current treatment strategies and acknowledge limitations in long-term prognosis data.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive review of literature on Burning Mouth Syndrome.
Analysis of clinical features, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic interventions.
Evaluation of the role of associated medical conditions and drug reactions.

Main Results:

BMS etiology is multifactorial, involving neuropathic pathways and associated systemic disorders.
Diagnosis requires thorough history, physical examination, and laboratory tests.
Pharmacological treatments (alpha lipoic acid, clonazepam, capsaicin, antidepressants) and psychotherapy can provide symptom relief.

Conclusions:

BMS is a significant condition with a considerable patient and healthcare burden.
While short-term treatment data is promising, long-term prognosis remains largely unaddressed.
Further research is needed to fully elucidate BMS pathophysiology and establish long-term treatment efficacy.