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Yahoo! Health Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning Mouth Syndrome
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Topic Contents
Synonyms
Disorder Subdivisions
General Discussion
Resources
Important
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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 dental prosthetics (dentures). The burning sensation may be aggravated by hot spicy foods.
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: 3014027364
Fax: 3019078830
TDD: 3016567581
Email: nohic@nidcr.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.nohic.nidcr.nih.gov
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Last Updated: 9/26/2002
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