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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?
Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dr. Glen L. Watkins
Otolaryngology
Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dr. Glen L. Watkins
Otolaryngology

Health Care Authority For Baptist Health, An Affiliate Of Uabhs

2055 E S Blvd, Suite 908, 
Montgomery, AL 
 (40.8 mi)
334-747-7500
Languages Spoken:
English
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Glen Watkins is an Otolaryngologist in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Watkins and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Ethmoiditis, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dr. Daniel J. Rocke
Otolaryngology
Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dr. Daniel J. Rocke
Otolaryngology

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

619 19th St S, 
Birmingham, AL 
 (47.2 mi)
205-934-4011
Experience:
16+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Offers Telehealth

Daniel Rocke is an Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rocke has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rocke is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dr. Kirk P. Withrow
Otolaryngology
Advanced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dr. Kirk P. Withrow
Otolaryngology

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

619 19th St S, 
Birmingham, AL 
 (47.2 mi)
205-934-4011
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

Kirk Withrow is an Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Withrow and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Salivary Duct Stones, Sialadenitis, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Withrow is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Burning Mouth Syndrome Clinical Trials?
FIRE Trial: Reducing Patient Memory Recall in the Burning Mouth Patient Population
FIRE Trial: Reducing Patient Memory Recall in the Burning Mouth Patient Population
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 05, 2025
Intervention Type: Other

Summary: The goal of this study is to learn about burning mouth syndrome symptoms in real time in patients with burning mouth syndrome. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1) To test the ability of a smartphone app to collect repeated observations of individual data to assess fluctuations in BMS symptoms (pain) at multiple points in the day as they happen; (2) To evaluate a panel of salivary biomark...

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Melatonin for CHronic BAck Pain (The MOCHA Trial): a Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Trial
Melatonin for CHronic BAck Pain (The MOCHA Trial): a Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Burden of Disease study, back pain is one of the conditions impacting disability the most worldwide.Pain medication use in patients with chronic back pain is substantial, but the efficacy of commonly used analgesics such as paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), muscle relaxants and opioids compared with placebo are mode...

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