Glossodynia
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'''Glossodynia''' or '''burning mouth syndrome''' ('''BMS''') is a condition characterized by a burning or tingling sensation on the [[lips]], [[tongue]], or entire [[mouth]].
Typically, there are no visual signs like discoloration that help the [[diagnosis]].
==Causes==
Possible causes include nutritional deficiencies, chronic [[anxiety]] or [[clinical depression|depression]], [[Diabetes mellitus type 2|type 2 diabetes]], [[menopause]], oral disorders such as thrush or dry mouth, or damaged nerves (specifically, [[cranial nerve]]s associated with taste).
One cause of burning mouth syndrome and associated disorders is the foaming agent in many toothpastes, [[sodium lauryl sulfate]], a surfactant commonly used in household products. There are now several toothpastes on the market specifically without this additive.
==Presentation==
This conditions appears more often in women, specifically women after menopause, than men. Pain typically is low or nonexistent in the morning and builds up over the course of the day.
==Treatment==
Low dosages of [[benzodiazepine]]s, tricyclic [[antidepressant]]s or [[anticonvulsant]]s may prove to be an effective treatment.
==External links==
*[http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020215/615.html Glossodynia/BMS in more detail]
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