Can anxiety cause burning mouth syndrome?
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Hello, Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic debilitating oral condition characterized by a burning sensation of the oral mucosa in an otherwise apparently normal person. Its etiology and pathogenesis are obscure, but both psychogenic factors and peripheral and central neuropathies appear to be implicated. According to studies BMS is frequently associated with stressful life events, anxiety, and depressive disorders. Is it true? Can anxiety cause burning mouth syndrome?
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@nelek There are a number of different conditions and substances that can cause this issue, many of which are included in this list:
- nutritional deficiencies
- ill-fitting dentures
- allergic reactions to oral gels
- adhesives
- various foods
- tissue trauma
- stomach acid reflux
- oral ulcers
- oral fungal infections
- And even stress and anxiety can all trigger a flare-up of Burning Mouth Syndrome.