About Burning Mouth Syndrome
Learn about the disease, illness and/or condition Burning Mouth Syndrome including: symptoms, causes, treatments, contraindications and conditions at ClusterMed.info.
Burning Mouth Syndrome
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Burning Mouth Syndrome InformationBurning mouth syndrome facts**Burning mouth syndrome facts medical author: Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
DiagnosisBMS is hard to diagnose. One reason is that people with BMS often don't have a mouth problem that the doctor or dentist can see during an exam. Your dentist or doctor may refer you to a specialist. Specialists who diagnose BMS include dentists who specialize in oral medicine or oral surgery. Other specialists include doctors who are ear, nose, and throat specialists; gastroenterologists; dermatologists; neurologists; rheumatologists; and/or allergists.The dentist or doctor will review your medical history and examine your mouth. A lot of tests may be needed. Tests may include:
Helpful TipsTo help ease the pain of BMS, sip a cold beverage, suck on ice chips, or chew sugarless gum.Avoid irritating substances, such as...
Key Points
Primary and Secondary BMSPrimary BMS: If tests do not reveal an underlying medical problem, the diagnosis is primary BMS. Experts believe that primary BMS is caused by damage to the nerves that control pain and taste.Secondary BMS: Certain medical conditions can cause BMS. Treating the medical problem will cure the secondary BMS. Common causes of secondary BMS include...
SymptomsThe main symptom of burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is pain in the mouth that is burning, scalding, or tingling. Or, the pain may happen with a feeling of numbness, which comes and goes. Other symptoms include dry mouth or altered taste in the mouth.BMS is a painful condition. Usually, the tongue is affected, but the pain may also be in the lips or roof of the mouth, or throughout the mouth.BMS pain can last for months or years. Some people feel constant pain every day. For others, pain increases throughout the day. For many people, the pain is reduced when eating or drinking. TreatmentYour doctor will help you get relief. Medicine can help control pain and relieve dry mouth.Because BMS is a complex pain disorder, the treatment that works for one person may not work for another.Symptoms of secondary BMS go away when the underlying medical condition, such as diabetes or yeast infection, is treated. If a drug is causing secondary BMS, then your doctor may switch you to a new medicine. |
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