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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?
Craig R. Villari
Advanced in Glossodynia
Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
Advanced in Glossodynia
Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

Proliance Surgeons Bellevue Ear, Nose & Throat And Sound Hearing

510 8th Avenue NE, Suite 310, 
Issaquah, WA 
Experience:
16+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Craig Villari, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist. He treats a broad spectrum of ear, nose, and throat conditions in both adults and children. He has a special interest in caring for voice, airway, and swallowing concerns and is a post-graduate member of the American Laryngologic Society. He takes great pride in making sure his patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options.Dr. Villari grew up in Buffalo, New York but spent other parts of his childhood in Saint Louis, Missouri and Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated summa cum laude from Emory University where he also completed medical training and otolaryngology residency. He completed an extra year of subspecialty training in laryngology at the University of California, San Francisco and then practiced for four years at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, serves as a peer-reviewer for top journals, and has been an invited national and international speaker for his field.He lives on the Eastside with his wife, their son, daughter, and basset hound, Pickles. Outside of medicine, he enjoys reading, golf, and following professional sports. He's a Kraken fan and optimistic the NBA will make a return to the Emerald City. Dr. Villari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Throat Cancer, and Laryngectomy.

Distinguished in Glossodynia
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Glossodynia
Otolaryngology
5525 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 211, 
Tarzana, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Marc Cohen is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Glossodynia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Glossodynia
Otolaryngology
Advanced in Glossodynia
Otolaryngology

Endeavor Health Medical Group

1300 Oak Ave, 
Evanston, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Sameer Alvi is an Otolaryngologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Alvi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Male Pattern Baldness, Mikulicz Disease, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Alvi is currently accepting new patients.

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