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What is the definition of Burning Mouth Syndrome?
Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by long-lasting burning sensations of the mouth. The pain may affect the tongue, gums, lips, palate, throat, or the entire mouth. Burning mouth syndrome may be primary or secondary. Experts believe that the primary form may be caused by damage to the nerves that control pain and taste. The secondary form is caused by an underlying medical condition. In many cases, the underlying cause in unknown.
What are the alternative names for Burning Mouth Syndrome?
  • Burning mouth syndrome
  • BMS
  • Burning mouth disorder
  • Stomatodynia
Who are the top Burning Mouth Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Yoshiki Imamura
Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Yoshiki Imamura
Tokyo, JP 

Yoshiki Imamura practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Imamura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Burning Mouth Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, and Glossodynia.

Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Takahiko Nagamine
Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Takahiko Nagamine
Tokyo, JP 

Takahiko Nagamine practices in Tokyo, Japan. Nagamine is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Burning Mouth Syndrome, Serotonin Syndrome, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH).

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dr. Alan R. Hirsch
Psychiatry | Neurology
Elite in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dr. Alan R. Hirsch
Psychiatry | Neurology

V Covington, LLC

2615 Washington St, 
Waukegan, IL 
847-249-3900
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Alan Hirsch is a Psychiatrist and a Neurologist in Waukegan, Illinois. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Burning Mouth Syndrome, Anosmia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Migraine. Dr. Hirsch is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Burning Mouth Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Burning Mouth Syndrome: Symptoms and Management
Burning Mouth Syndrome: Symptoms and Management
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Phase: Early Phase 1

Summary: This research study aims to evaluate how an oral cooling spray, currently a commercial dietary supplement, impacts symptoms associated with burning mouth syndrome (BMS). This study will examine symptoms, frequency, and severity, along with other related side effects of BMS on food intake, enjoyment, and quality of life.

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Evaluation of the Effect of Different Treatments on Pain Scores and Self-reported Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Individuals With Burning Mouth Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Evaluation of the Effect of Different Treatments on Pain Scores and Self-reported Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Individuals With Burning Mouth Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation, Dietary supplement, Other
Study Phase: Phase 4

Summary: Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is characterized by a burning sensation on the tongue or other areas of the mouth, often bilateral but occasionally unilateral. It is more prevalent in postmenopausal women. No specific ethnic or socioeconomic predisposition has been identified. The etiology and pathophysiology of BMS remain unknown. Various treatment approaches have been proposed, yielding conflicting...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center