{"product_id":"2940154159248","title":"Burning Mouth Syndrome, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a non-inherited, non-infectious chronic medical disorder that is characterized by a burning intra-oral painful sensation.\u003cbr\u003eThe burning sensation can be serious, as though the patient has scalded the mouth.\u003cbr\u003eBurning mouth syndrome can occur suddenly or develop slowly over time.\u003cbr\u003eThis burning sensation can involve the tongue, gums, lips and buccal mucosa either individually or collectively.\u003cbr\u003eThe tongue is the most often involved location.\u003cbr\u003eBMS is also known as burning tongue syndrome, oral dysesthesia, glossodynia and glossopyrosis.\u003cbr\u003eBMS is more frequent in women.\u003cbr\u003eAbout one in three women have symptoms of BMS following the menopause.\u003cbr\u003eCauses\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately, the cause often can not be found.\u003cbr\u003eThe cause of burning mouth syndrome can be categorized as either primary or secondary.\u003cbr\u003eWhen no medical or laboratory abnormalities have been identified, the disorder is called primary or idiopathic burning mouth syndrome.\u003cbr\u003ePrimary burning mouth syndrome is believed to be linked to disorders with taste and sensory nerves of the peripheral or central nervous system.\u003cbr\u003eSecondary burning mouth syndrome is produced by an underlying medical disorder.\u003cbr\u003eUnderlying disorders that may be linked to secondary burning mouth syndrome are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Dry mouth (xerostomia)\u003cbr\u003e2. Oral medical disorders, such as oral candida, oral lichen planus or geographic tongue\u003cbr\u003e3. Nutritional deficiencies, such as inadequate iron, zinc, folate, thiamin, riboflavin,pyridoxine and cobalamin\u003cbr\u003e4. Dentures, particularly if they do not fit well\u003cbr\u003e5. Allergies to foods, food flavorings, other food additives, fragrances, dyes or dental-work substances\u003cbr\u003e6. Reflux of stomach acid (GERD) entering the mouth from the stomach\u003cbr\u003e7. Certain medicines, especially high blood pressure medicines\u003cbr\u003e8. Oral habits, such as tongue thrusting, biting the tip of the tongue and teeth grinding\u003cbr\u003e9. Endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or hypothyroidism\u003cbr\u003e10. Excessive mouth irritation, resulting from over brushing the tongue\u003cbr\u003e11. Psychological factors, such as anxiety, depression or stress\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis\u003cbr\u003eThere is no one test that can diagnose if the patient have burning mouth syndrome\u003cbr\u003eBlood tests can check the full blood count, glucose level, thyroid and liver function, nutritional factors (, iron, folate, B12, zinc) and immune function, all of which may provide clues about the source of the mouth discomfort.\u003cbr\u003eOral cultures or biopsies\u003cbr\u003eAllergy tests\u003cbr\u003eSalivary measurements\u003cbr\u003eGastric reflux tests\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor may advise an MRI, CT scan or other imaging tests to check for other health disorders.\u003cbr\u003eTemporarily stopping medicine to see if the discomfort goes away\u003cbr\u003ePsychological questionnaires\u003cbr\u003eDoctors believe that primary BMS is caused by damage to the nerves that control pain and taste\u003cbr\u003eTreatment\u003cbr\u003eTreatment may not be easy if there is no organic cause.\u003cbr\u003eIt is essential to treat any underlying disorders\u003cbr\u003ePrimary BMS treatment can be classified into lifestyle and drug treatments.\u003cbr\u003ePatients with BMS normally benefit from reassurance and a combination of one or more of the treatments mentioned.\u003cbr\u003eAn essential part of BMS is to reassure the patient that they do not have cancer.\u003cbr\u003e1. Cognitive behavioral therapy.\u003cbr\u003e2. Benzydamine mouthwash.\u003cbr\u003e3. Betnesol mouthwash\u003cbr\u003e4. Antidepressants\u003cbr\u003e5. Capsaicin\u003cbr\u003eFor secondary burning mouth syndrome, treatment is dependent on any underlying disorders that may be producing the mouth discomfort.\u003cbr\u003eThe replacement of poorly fitting dentures or taking supplements for a vitamin deficiency may alleviate the discomfort.\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor can prescribe medicine to help the patient treat mouth pain, dry mouth, or other symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Burning Mouth Syndrome\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Dry Mouth\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Stomatitis\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47171246489840,"sku":"2940154159248","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154159248_p0.jpg?v=1764066391","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154159248","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}