Burning mouth syndrome

Autor: Sudha Jimson, E Rajesh, R Jayasri Krupaa, M Kasthuri
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Vol 7, Iss 5, Pp 194-196 (2015)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0975-7406
0976-4879
DOI: 10.4103/0975-7406.155899
Popis: 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.
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