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Psychogenic oral paresthesia, a tingling or burning sensation, is often overlooked. This study highlights its link to depression and successful treatment with fluoxetine.

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  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Oral Medicine

Background:

  • Oral paresthesias, including tingling or burning sensations, are frequently encountered in clinical settings.
  • These symptoms can stem from various causes, including local, systemic, psychogenic, or idiopathic factors.
  • Psychogenic origins, particularly anxiety disorders and depression, are significant contributors to oral paresthesia.

Observation:

  • A case study involving a 32-year-old patient presenting with lingual paresthesia (tongue paresthesia) was observed.
  • The patient exhibited clinical features indicative of underlying depression.
  • The symptoms were spontaneous in onset, characteristic of psychogenic oral paresthesia.

Findings:

  • The patient's lingual paresthesia and depressive symptoms showed a positive response to treatment.
  • Fluoxetine, an antidepressant, was administered at a dosage of 40 mg per day.
  • The therapeutic intervention led to a significant improvement in the patient's condition.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering psychogenic factors, specifically depression, in the differential diagnosis of oral paresthesias.
  • Antidepressant therapy, such as with fluoxetine, can be an effective treatment for psychogenic oral paresthesia linked to depression.
  • Further research into the neurobiological mechanisms connecting mood disorders and oral sensory disturbances is warranted.