The cause of burning mouth syndrome is often difficult to ascertain. Determination of the cause of uncertainty is often complicate treatment. However, if in a doctor's care, at least burning mouth syndrome can be controlled.
Another name for burning mouth syndrome include scalded mouth syndrome, burning tongue syndrome, burning lips syndrome, glossodynia and stomatodynia. The cause of burning mouth syndrome can be classified as primary or secondary.
Cause
1. Burning mouth syndrome primary
When the cause of burning mouth syndrome is not known, a condition called burning mouth syndrome, primary or idiopathic. Some research suggests that primary burning mouth syndrome associated with sensory nerve problem of peripheral or central nervous system.
2. Burning mouth syndrome secondary
Sometimes burning mouth syndrome is caused by a medical condition or underlying disease, such as malnutrition. In this case, is called secondary burning mouth syindrome.
Conditions that may cause burning mouth, including:
1. Dry mouth (xerostomia)
Can be caused by various medications or disease.
2. Fungal infections of the mouth (thrush), oral lichen planus or geographic tongue.
3. Psychological factors
Such as anxiety, depression or excessive anxiety.
4. Nutritional deficiencies
Such as iron deficiency, zinc, folate (vitamin B9), thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and cobalamin (vitamin B12).
5. False teeth
Dentures can hit multiple muscles and in the mouth, causing mouth pain. The materials used in dentures also can irritate the tissues in the mouth.
6. Damage to the nerves that control taste and pain in the tongue.
7. Allergies to food, food seasonings, food additives, fragrances, dyes or other substances.
8. Reflux of stomach acid (gastroesophageal reflux disease) that enters the mouth of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
9. Certain medications
Especially high blood pressure medications called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
10. Oral habit
Like the push-dorongkan tongue to the front teeth and grinding teeth (bruxism).
11. Endocrine disorders
Such as diabetes and hypothyroidism.
12. Hormonal Imbalance
Such as those associated with menopause.
13. Excessive mouth irritation
Might result from excessive brushing the tongue, overuse of mouthwashes or consuming too many acidic drinks.
Symptom
Symptoms of burning mouth syndrome, meliputii:
1. A burning sensation that can be on the tongue, lips, gums, palate, throat or around the mouth.
2. Tingling or numbness sensation in the mouth or on the tip of the tongue.
3. Pain in the oral cavity is getting worse.
4. Sensation of dry mouth
5. The more often feel thirsty
6. Loss of appetite
7. Taste changes, such as taste bitter or metallic taste
When to see a doctor?
If you experience pain or pain in the tongue, lips, gums or other areas of the mouth, consult a physician or dentist as soon as possible. It should be good cooperation between patients with a physician or dentist to the cause can be determined and effective treatment plan.
Treatment
There is no single way to treat burning mouth syndrome primary. Treatment depends on the specific signs and symptoms, as well as the underlying condition or disease that may cause burning mouth syndrome. That's important to try to determine the cause first. If the cause is treated, the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome will also be improved.
Treatment options may include:
1. Lozenge form of this type of anticonvulsant medication clonazepam (Klonopin)
2. Alpha-lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant produced naturally by the body
3. Drug sprue
4. Antidepressants
5. Vitamin B
6. Cognitive behavioral therapy
7. Mouthwash
8. Saliva substitute products
9. Capsaicin, a pain reliever derived from chili
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