Burning mouth syndrome (BMS)
BMS is characterized
by continuous burning pain of
the oral mucosa in the absence of
any contributing local or systemic
pathology.20,21 There is an increasing
number of studies suggesting that this is
not just a psychological condition but is
probably neuropathic.13
The symptoms of BMS include:
Burning sensation affecting tongue,
palate, gingiva, lips and pharynx;
Tingling sensation;
Altered taste;
Perceived dry mouth; and
Altered tactile sensations.
Most patients have continuous
pain but it can vary throughout the day.
Most patients do not associate food or
drink with the onset of pain but some will
describe the pain as being exacerbated
by certain foods, such as spicy or acidic
food, whereas others find feeding relieves
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS)
BMS is characterized
by continuous burning pain of
the oral mucosa in the absence of
any contributing local or systemic
pathology.20,21 There is an increasing
number of studies suggesting that this is
not just a psychological condition but is
probably neuropathic.13
The symptoms of BMS include:
Burning sensation affecting tongue,
palate, gingiva, lips and pharynx;
Tingling sensation;
Altered taste;
Perceived dry mouth; and
Altered tactile sensations.
Most patients have continuous
pain but it can vary throughout the day.
Most patients do not associate food or
drink with the onset of pain but some will
describe the pain as being exacerbated
by certain foods, such as spicy or acidic
food, whereas others find feeding relieves
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