What are the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome?
Feb 22, 2021
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Dong
Introduction
What are the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome (BMS)?
1. Oral and lingual pain: Most patients experience a burning sensation; severe cases may involve a spicy or sharp, stabbing pain.
2. Oral and lingual concomitant symptoms: Some patients report abnormal oral sensations or a feeling of swelling in the mouth or tongue, sometimes accompanied by numbness, itching, or other unusual sensations.
3. Other manifestations: Headache, dizziness, etc.
4. Complications: Sleep disturbances may develop as a complication.
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS), also known as oral mucosal dysesthesia, is a complex oral condition with multifactorial etiology. It commonly affects the oral health of many perimenopausal women and often causes a range of prominent symptoms. So, what are the symptoms of Burning Mouth Syndrome? Below is an explanation.
Symptoms of Burning Mouth Syndrome
1. Oral and Lingual Pain
Most patients experience a burning sensation; severe cases may involve a sharp, stinging, or spicy pain. Pain is typically mild in the morning but intensifies in the afternoon—especially after prolonged speaking or consuming dry foods.
2. Associated Oral Sensations
Associated oral sensations vary among individuals. Some patients report abnormal oral sensations or a feeling of tongue swelling; others may experience numbness, tingling, or itching. A small number of patients do not report pain but still experience one or more of these associated discomforts.
3. Other Manifestations
In addition to the above symptoms, some BMS patients may develop neurotic disorders or neurasthenia, characterized primarily by headache and dizziness. In severe cases, sleep quality significantly deteriorates, and varying degrees of memory impairment may occur.
4. Complications
As BMS progresses, sleep disturbances commonly develop. These result from severe oral and lingual discomfort, making it difficult for patients to fall asleep and causing frequent nocturnal awakenings—leading to varying degrees of sleep disorder.
The above outlines the common symptoms of Burning Mouth Syndrome. We hope this information is helpful to you.
