Open AccessBurning mouth syndrome
Author(s) -
Sudha Jimson,
E. Rajesh,
R. Jayasri Krupaa,
Magesh Kasthuri
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/0975-7406.155899
Subject(s) - burning mouth syndrome , tongue , burning sensation , sensation , multidisciplinary approach , medicine , physical examination , oral mucosa , dentistry , psychology , dermatology , pathology , neuroscience , surgery , social science , sociology
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a complex disorder that is characterized by warm or burning sensation in the oral mucosa without changes on physical examination. It occurs more commonly in middle-aged and elderly women and often affects the tip of the tongue, lateral borders, lips, hard and soft palate. This condition is probably of multi-factorial origin, often idiopathic, and its etiopathogensis is unknown. BMS can be classified into two clinical forms namely primary and secondary BMS. As a result, a multidisciplinary approach is required for better control of the symptoms. In addition, psychotherapy and behavioral feedback may also help eliminate the BMS symptoms.