Description
A burning sensation of the tongue, the roof of the mouth, the gums, the inside of the cheeks and the back of the mouth or throat. There are no clinical or laboratory abnormalities found. The following conditions increase the likelihood of acquiring this disorder: type 2 diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, anxiety, and depression.
Symptoms
Mouth pain, mouth burning, symptoms not present at the beginning of day.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed.
Specialists:
Psychiatry
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed.
Specialists:
Psychiatry
Treatment
Mouth moisturizers for dry mouth, avoiding foods that increase symptoms. Antidepressants or benzodiazepines (lorazepam/Ativan), and topical capsaicin have all been used.