Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Diagnostic Enigma
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Burning mouth syndromeis an idiopathic condition characterized by a chronic continuous burning sensation of intraoral soft tissues involving typically the tongue, with or without extension to the lips and oral mucosa. There may or may not be any positive clinical and laboratory findings. It is more commonly reportedin women, especially the pre and post-menopausal age group. The causes are multifactorial and the diagnosis is done mainly by exclusion. Any nutritional deficiencies, chronic anxiety, menopause, depression, salivary gland anomalies etc. can cause BMS. This syndrome may also coexist with other oral conditions. Both physiological and psychological factors must be kept in mind in order to treat such patients.The present article discusses a case report of a 55 year old female patient with a 6 month history of oral burning all around her mouth and occasionally on her face too. Clinical and laboratory investigations revealed no abnormality, however patient revealed having being stressed out and had attained her menopause 4 months earlier. Keywords: BMS, psychological, menopause
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Dr. Sujatha D, Dr. Akshita D
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