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glossodynia

[glos″o-din´e-ah]

pain in the tongue.

glos·so·dyn·i·a

(glos'ō-din'ē-ă),

A condition characterized by a painful tongue. See: burning tongue syndrome.

Synonym(s): glossalgia

[glosso- + G. odynē, pain]

A pain syndrome often described as a scalding sensation in the tongue, lips, palate, or entire mouth, which is most common in older women. It may be idiopathic or linked to various medical and dental conditions, from nutritional deficiencies and menopause to dry mouth and allergies. It can be managed with various interventions, but not cured

glos·so·dyn·i·a

(glos'ō-din'ē-ă)

A condition characterized by burning or painful tongue.
Synonym(s): burning tongue, glossalgia.

[gloss- + G. odynē, pain]

glos·so·dyn·i·a

(glos'ō-din'ē-ă)

Burning or painful tongue.
Synonym(s): burning tongue.

[glosso- + G. odynē, pain]

Patient discussion about glossodynia

Q. tongue pain and brain tumor

A. 2 cranial nerves (nerves that go out of the brain itself) are responsible for sensory innervation the tongue- the glossofaringial (the inner third of the tongue) and a branch of the trigeminal nerve. (outer two thirds of the tongue). the pain could indicate pressure of the tumor on each one of them- depends where it hurts...

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Xerostomia, often cited as a cause of glossodynia, involves increased friction, but the pain of xerostomia usually derives from secondary candidiasis.

Conklin said he sees a fair amount of glossodynia in his practice, and about 90% is caused by emotional stress that leads to the habit of pressing the tongue against the teeth and palate, which produces pain in the tongue.

Patients with glossodynia often will say the pain started fairly suddenly, usually at a time when they were worried or something serious happened in their lives.

Physically, there may be little to see in a patient with glossodynia, or findings can include lingua serratia, linea alba, or papillitis.

Prescribe chewing gum for glossodynia

During menopause, estrogen deficiencies, low follicle-stimulating hormone levels, and bone loss--which can lead to poorly fitting dentures--all can cause glossodynia symptoms.

In a study of 70 patients treated for glossodynia at the Mayo Clinic, it was found that 80% were menopausal women.

One major problem affecting many glossodynia patients is fear of cancer.

Look for Organic, Treatable Causes of Glossodynia

Oral signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies * Symptom Possible Deficiency Glossitis niacin, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 Glossodynia B vitamins (riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12), zinc, iron Stomatitis niacin, folic acid, vitamin B12 Xerostomia vitamin A, vitamin B12 Bleeding gingiva vitamin C, vitamin K Angular cheilosis iron, B vitamins * Other causes of these signs and symptoms may include medication, radiation therapy for oral cancer, and other disease states.

Diet and nutrition implications for oral health

Drug-induced xerostomia as a cause of glossodynia. Ear Nose Throat J 1989;68:776-781.