Other systemic diseases that can manifest symptoms similar to
burning mouth syndrome should be considered like Sjögren’s syndrome,
diabetes, candidiasis, deficiencies of iron or vitamins. It is
essential to obtain the detailed medical, dental and psychological
history of the patients so as to gain information regarding
medications that can produce xerostomia and the presence of parafunctional
habits. Other tests for the diagnosis include hemogram,
glucemia, iron, folates, vitamin B12, zinc, culture for the detection of
candida.
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