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What is the definition of Glossodynia?
Glossodynia, also known as burning mouth syndrome (BMS), is characterized by persistent or recurrent burning in the mouth that can affect the tongue, gums, lips, inside of cheeks, palate or other areas of the mouth.
What are the symptoms of Glossodynia?
Symptoms of glossodynia usually appear abruptly but can also develop over time. Symptoms may include persistent (lasting for months to years) or progressively worsening burning or scalding sensations (sometimes severe) that affects the tongue but may also affect the lips, gums, palate, throat or whole mouth; dry mouth; increased thirst; a bitter or metallic taste; loss of taste; or tingling, stinging, or numbness in the mouth. Symptoms of glossodynia may also come and go.
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What are the current treatments for Glossodynia?
Treatment for glossodynia depends on whether it occurs on its own (primary) or as a result of other causes (secondary), such as the result of taking certain medications or other underlying conditions. There is no cure for primary glossodynia. Treatment for primary glossodynia focuses on managing symptoms and may include saliva replacement products, oral rinses, such as with topical lidocaine anesthetic for pain relief, or the pain reliever, capsaicin. Treatment for secondary burning mouth syndrome depends on the underlying condition and may include treatment for an oral infection; vitamin supplements; or discontinuing or adjusting dosages for existing medications, such as certain anti-epileptic drugs (clonazepam), certain antidepressants drugs, or nerve-blocking drugs; and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Who are the top Glossodynia Local Doctors?
Advanced in Glossodynia
Dr. James Y. Suen
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
Advanced in Glossodynia
Dr. James Y. Suen
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

4301 W Markam St, 
Little Rock, AR 
Languages Spoken:
English
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James Suen is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Suen and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Congenital Athymia, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Leukoplakia, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Suen is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Glossodynia
Dr. David C. Shonka
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
Advanced in Glossodynia
Dr. David C. Shonka
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

University Of Virginia Physicians Group

1200 Sunset Ln, 
Culpeper, VA 
540-825-6100
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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David Shonka is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Culpeper, Virginia. Dr. Shonka and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Renal Oncocytoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Shonka is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Glossodynia
Dr. Adam J. Luginbuhl
Otolaryngology
Advanced in Glossodynia
Dr. Adam J. Luginbuhl
Otolaryngology

Jefferson University Physicians

925 Chestnut St, Fl 6, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-955-6760
Languages Spoken:
English
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Adam Luginbuhl is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luginbuhl and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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