Question 1

can you kiss someone with burning mouth syndrome?

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Absolutely: You may because burning mouth syndrome is not contagious. Be gentle.

Question 2

what are symptoms of burning mouth syndrome?

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Burning mouth: syndrome neuropathic pain, a dysfunction of the sensory nerve branches that supply the tongue and oral mucosa. Burning sensation, dry mouth and bitter taste are the major symptoms.

Question 3

describe the features of burning mouth syndrome.?

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Burning Mouth: Burning mouth syndrome can be a complex disorder, and may be caused by many factors -- start with a visit to your primary care doctor, and be prepared to see an ENT doctor or neurologist in follow up.  Sometimes, the symptoms disappear on their own, but a good workup for reversible causes should be undertaken.

Question 4

what is the quickest way to heal burning mouth syndrome.?

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Hard to heal: Hard to cure, best to control. Avoid acids and try using a tablespoon of liquid antacid swish gargle and spit after each meal and before bed.

Question 5

does smoking cause burning mouth syndrome like symptoms?

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It can: Smoking irritates nerve endings, destroys tissue integrity, and dries tissues.  It causes cancer of the lips, tongue, throat, esophagus, lungs, gums, and oral mucosa.  It makes the skin on your face age prematurely.  Don't try to diagnose yourself.  See an Oral Surgeon or an ENT immediately.

Question 6

do people with burning mouth syndrome have a lot of pain?

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Some do: But there are many causes of mouth pain. If your mouth is hurting then see a health professional. I would start with my dentist with follow-up if necessary by my physician.

Question 7

hi doctors, was just wondering what is burning mouth syndrome?

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Burning mouth: syndrome neuropathic pain, a dysfunction of the sensory nerve branches that supply the tongue and oral mucosa. Burning sensation, dry mouth and bitter taste are the major symptoms.

Question 8

please tell me what are signs and symptoms of burning mouth syndrome?

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BMS: "•a burning sensation that most commonly affects your tongue, but may also affect your lips, gums, palate, throat http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/diseases-conditions/burning-mouth-syndrome/basics/symptoms/con-20029596or whole mouth" with no apparent cause. See-.

Question 9

what are signs of burning mouth syndrome? what do i need to watch out for to tell if i have burning mouth syndrome? what are early signs?

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Self descriptive: Burning mouth syndrome is partly in the description of the patient.  A burning mouth does not require most patients to 'look' for symptoms, they know they have a burning mouth.

It also can be a difficult condition to treat.  I go through a sequence of elimination.  Vitamin supplementation, yeast imbalance treatment, hormone imbalance and finally oral steroid rinse treatments.

Question 10

what is burning mouth syndrome?

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Many causes: Burning mouth can be caused by a number of things. I usually evaluate for vitamin deficiencies like B12 and folate (folic acid). I have seen it with patients who are hypothyroid as well. Sjogren's disease can cause it as well as acid reflux.

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