Burning mouth syndrome: An update

Ambaldhage, Vijay Kumar; Puttabuddi, Jaishankar Homberhalli; Nunsavath, Purnachandrarao Naik

doi:10.4103/0970-5333.145905

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“…However, Cavalcanti et al [47] in their randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 38 patients, did not find effectiveness of alpha lipoic acid, in comparison with the control group given placebo, in the management of BMS [48]. Recent randomized double blind placebo controlled trial by Lopez D et al [42,49]showed that use of gabapentin alone [300 mg daily] or in combination with ALA [600 mg daily] was beneficial in reducing symptoms in 50% and 70% of patients with BMS, respectively, compared to placebo [15%] [50,51].…”

Section: Global Journal Of Otolaryngologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Clinical Approach for Diagnosis and Treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome

Eltohami

2020

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Burning mouth syndrome [BMS] is a chronic pain condition, characterized by an intraoral burning sensation in the absence of any organic disorders of the oral cavity or clinical or laboratory findings, affecting predominantly postmenopausal middle-aged females. This condition is probably of multifactorial origin, involving various local, systemic, and/or psychogenic causes, often idiopathic and its exact etiopathogenesis remains unclear. As the symptom of oral burning is seen in various pathological conditions, it is essential for a clinician to be aware of how to differentiate between symptom of oral burning and BMS as it is a disease of exclusion.With its management still remaining to be a challenge, In this article we discuss current management strategies from the use of pharmacological modalities to applying non-pharmacological modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy and complementary and alternative medicine [CAM], emphasizing the important role of patient education and anxiety management to improve the patients' quality of life.

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Section: Global Journal Of Otolaryngologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Clinical Approach for Diagnosis and Treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome

Eltohami

2020

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“… BMS is positively defined only by symptom(s) without regard to signs or etiologies The symptomatic triad rarely occurs simultaneously in same patient[ 2 ] Overlapping or overwhelming stomatitis may confuse the clinical presentation. …”

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“…The most used medications [ Table 3 ] to treat this syndrome are antidepressants, antipsychotics, sedatives, antiepileptics, analgesics and oral mucosa protectors, sialagogues, and vitamin-mineral replacements. [ 2 10 27 28 ] Various alternative treatment modalities have also been implicated, which includes lasers, acupuncture, behavioral therapies, yoga, relaxation therapy, meditation, group psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy; the purpose of these medications is to reduce the suffering of the patients and to bring their condition under better control and improve the quality of life. Control of parafunctional activity prosthesis adjustment in case of patient wearing prosthesis.…”

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Burning mouth syndrome

Kamala¹,

Sankethguddad²,

Sujith³

et al. 2016

Indian J Palliat Care

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Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is multifactorial in origin which is typically characterized by burning and painful sensation in an oral cavity demonstrating clinically normal mucosa. Although the cause of BMS is not known, a complex association of biological and psychological factors has been identified, suggesting the existence of a multifactorial etiology. As the symptom of oral burning is seen in various pathological conditions, it is essential for a clinician to be aware of how to differentiate between symptom of oral burning and BMS. An interdisciplinary and systematic approach is required for better patient management. The purpose of this study was to provide the practitioner with an understanding of the local, systemic, and psychosocial factors which may be responsible for oral burning associated with BMS, and review of treatment modalities, therefore providing a foundation for diagnosis and treatment of BMS.

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