Peculiar alexithymic traits in burning mouth syndrome: case–control study

Marino, Roberto Luiz; Picci, Rocco Luigi; Ferro, G; Carezana, Claudio; Gandolfo, S; Pentenero, Monica

doi:10.1007/s00784-015-1416-5

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“…Most studies (Table 2) have examined psychiatric disorders, with a principal focus on anxiety and/or depression (12/14), using several different instruments: three studies used the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) (3,31,33), three used the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) (2,28,34), two used the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D) (28,34), two used the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) (28,29), one used the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) (35), one used the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Test (HAM-A) (30) and the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (30), and another the Cattell’s Anxiety Test (36). Three studies examined broad psychopathological profiles: Two used the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview-PLUS (MINI-PLUS) (27,28), and one used the Symptom-Checklist-90-R (SCL-90-R) (34).…”

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“…Five studies investigated the personality characteristics of BMS patients: One used mean scores on the Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV) Axis II Personality Disorders (SCID-II) (37), one used the NEO Personality Inventory (NEO PI-R) (38), one used the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) (39), one used the Big Five Inventory (BFI) (27), and one used the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) (29). One study adopted the Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20 (TAS-20) (30), and one analysed current and historical life events with a qualitative interview (32).…”

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“…Only one study reported no evidence (according to mean of STAI scores) for the involvement of psychological factors in BMS (39), although this study focussed primarily on neurophysiological factors. The STAI and the HADS were the most commonly used tests (three studies each): trait and state anxiety was more prevalent in those with BMS than in healthy controls in two studies (28,34), and BMS patients met the criteria for pathological anxiety and depression (30,32,33) in all of the reviewed studies. Another study found that state and trait anxiety was associated with BMS according to mean scores on the Cattell’s Anxiety Test (40).…”

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“…Only five studies (20,(27)(28)(29)(30) adopted the diagnostic criteria issued by the ICHD (1,31). The remainder of the studies diagnosed BMS based on 'criteria included in the literature' without specifying a time period or based on 'exclusion criteria'.…”

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Role of psychological factors in burning mouth syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Background Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic medical condition characterised by hot, painful sensations in the lips, oral mucosa, and/or tongue mucosa. On examination, these appear healthy, and organic causes for the pain cannot be found. Several studies have yielded scant evidence of the involvement of psychological and/or psychopathological factors, and several have outlined a model for the classification of BMS. Aim This review aims to provide a systematic review of research examining the psychological, psychiatric, and/or personality factors linked to BMS. Findings Fourteen controlled studies conducted between 2000 and the present were selected based on stringent inclusion/exclusion criteria. All studies but one reported at least some evidence for the involvement of psychological factors in BMS. Anxiety and depression were the most common and the most frequently studied psychopathological disorders among BMS patients. Discussion and conclusion Anxiety and depression play critical roles in this condition. Evidence on the role of personality characteristics of BMS patients has also been produced by a few studies. Further studies on the role of specific psychological factors in BMS are warranted, but the importance of a multidisciplinary approach (medical and psychological) to BMS is no matter of discussion.

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“…BMS patients have higher anxiety and depression scores. Also, it is widely accepted that pain is a somatic aspect of depression and anxiety worsens somatization [99][100][101][102][103][104][105][106][107][108][109][110][111][112][113] . Psychological conditions may play an important role in the modulation of pain perception.…”

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Burning Mouth Syndrome –Latest update

Tomattis¹,

Munerato²

2016

Int J Dentistry Res

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Introduction: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is characterized by a recurrent daily burning sensation with no evidence lesions in the oral mucosa. It is accompanied by subjective dry mouth and dysgeusia. The tongue is the most commonly affected site, but the condition also affects other sites in the mouth. Its etiopathogeny is multifactorial and its diagnosis is made by exclusion. Objective: This article reviews the literature about the epidemiology, etiopathogeny, and diagnosis of BMS in the past 15 years. Articles were selected from PubMed/MEDLINE, and included clinical assays, case reports, and reviews. We found 509 articles, and only 136 were chosen. The key words were: burning mouth syndrome (BMS), review, etiopathogeny, diagnosis. Conclusions: BMS remains an important diagnostic challenge, though the disease is considered a neuropathy characterized by damage to trigeminal peripheral nervous fibers, which triggers central sensitization. In addition to BMS and secondary BMS, it seems relevant to include complicated BMS, in which symptoms persist despite the elimination of local and systemic causes. BMS should be investigated by a transdisciplinary team that will take into account all aspects active in the mental and physical dimensions of the condition, in the most detailed way. Therefore, QST, imaging investigations, various evaluation scales of mental health and of the impact of BMS on quality of life as well as the investigation of sleep disorders and changes in circadian rhythm could be useful tools in the development of treatment strategies based on findings and observing the characteristics of each BMS patient in light of specifics of diagnosis.

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The efficacy of alpha‐lipoic acid in the management of burning mouth syndrome: An updated systematic review of randomized controlled clinical trials

Banik

Ghosh

Sato

et al. 2023

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Background and Aims: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) causes burning or uncomfortable feelings in the oral cavity without any obvious injuries. This condition's etiopathogenesis is still unknown, consequently, BMS management is very challenging. Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a naturally occurring potent bioactive compound that has been found to be useful in the management of BMS in many studies. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive systematic review to investigate the usefulness of ALA in the management of BMS based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs).Methods: Different electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, were extensively searched to find relevant studies.Results: This study included nine RCTs that matched the inclusion criteria. In most studies, ALA was given at a dose of 600-800 mg/day, with up to two months of follow-up. The majority of studies (six out of nine studies) indicated that ALA was more effective in BMS patients than in the placebo-controlled group.Conclusions: This comprehensive systematic review provides evidence of the positive outcomes of the treatment of BMS with ALA. However, more research might be needed before ALA can be considered the first-line therapy for BMS.

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Peculiar alexithymic traits in burning mouth syndrome: case–control study

Cited by 19 publications

References 46 publications

Role of psychological factors in burning mouth syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Role of psychological factors in burning mouth syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Burning Mouth Syndrome –Latest update

The efficacy of alpha‐lipoic acid in the management of burning mouth syndrome: An updated systematic review of randomized controlled clinical trials

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