Burning Mouth Syndrome

Synonyms

• Burning Tongue Syndrome
• Glossodynia
• Glossopyrosis
• Oral Galvanism
• Stomatodynia
• Stomatopyrosis

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is characterized by a burning sensation in the mouth and/or tongue. It is often accompanied by dry mouth and/or a bitter or metallic taste in the mouth. In some cases, this condition may be associated with vitamin B12 deficiency, oral yeast infection (candida albicans), or irritation from dentures (dental prosthetics). The burning sensation may be aggravated by hot, spicy foods but is not caused by them.

Resources

NIH/National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases

Endocrine Diseases Metabolic Diseases Branch

2 Information Way

Bethesda, MD 20892-3570

Tel: (301)654-3810

Fax: (301)496-7422

Email: NDDIC@info.niddk.nih.gov

Internet: http://www.niddk.nih.gov



NIH/National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse

1 NOHIC Way

Bethesda, MD 20892-3500

USA

Tel: (301)402-7364

Fax: (301)907-8830

TDD: (301)656-7581

Email: nohic@nidcr.nih.gov

Internet: http://www.nohic.nidcr.nih.gov

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Last Updated:  3/18/2008

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