Scalded Mouth Syndrome and Receiving Social Security Disability
Scalded mouth syndrome is an ailment that is marked by pain in your lips, mouth and/or tongue. You may feel as though your mouth has been burned or scalded with some kind of hot liquid. Scalded mouth syndrome may also be characterized by a bitter or metallic taste in your mouth or a dry or sore mouth. Scalded mouth syndrome is known by other names. It is also referred to as glossodynia, stomatodynia, burning mouth syndrome, burning lips syndrome and burning tongue syndrome. Although anyone of any age can get scalded mouth syndrome, it occurs most of the time in women who are middle-aged and older. It takes place many times in women during and after menopause. About 5% of the population of the United States has scalded mouth syndrome.Medical problems associated with Scalded Mouth Syndrome
Scalded mouth syndrome may be an indication of other medical problems. It may also be associated with other underlying medical difficulties. Some of these include:- ? Irritation that comes from dentures
- ? An oral yeast infection
- ? Anemia
- ? As a complication of therapy for cancer
- ? Diabetes
- ? The beginning of menopausal-hormonal changes
- ? Deficiencies of things like niacin, vitamin B-12, riboflavin, iron, thiamin, pyridoxine or folate
- ? Having had a recent course of medication, illness or dental procedure.
Secondary conditions of Scalded Mouth Syndrome
When scalded mouth syndrome is caused by another medical condition, it is called secondary scalded mouth syndrome. Underlying conditions that may result in scalded mouth syndrome are:- ? Oral habits, such as teeth grinding or tongue thrusting
- ? Hormonal imbalances
- ? Endocrine conditions like diabetes or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- ? Nutritional deficiencies
- ? Allergies or reactions to fragrances, food flavorings, dyes or food additives
- ? Nerve damage
- ? Wearing dentures
- ? Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- ? Dry mouth (xerostomia)
- ? Psychological factors like anxiety, depression or excessive health worries
- ? Excessive mouth irritation
- ? Certain medications, such as high blood pressure medications like ACE inhibitors.
Risk factors and signs of scalded mouth syndrome
There are some risk factors that may increase your risk of getting scalded mouth syndrome. Some of these include stress, having a high density of the small tongue bumps known as papillae, being a woman over the age of 50, an upper respiratory tract infection, allergic reactions to food, traumatic events in life and previous dental procedures. There are several different signs and symptoms that you may experience with scalded mouth syndrome. Some of these are:- ? Restlessness that may result in things like irritability, mood changes, anxiety and depression
- ? An increase in thirst
- ? Interference with your sleep
- ? Changes in your eating habits
- ? A bitter or metallic taste in your mouth
- ? Pain that may be spontaneous and gradual but that becomes more severe as the day progresses
- ? Dry mouth
- ? A burning sensation in your tongue, mouth, lips and throat
- ? Changes in the medications that you are taking
- ? A scalded feeling in your mouth
- ? Alterations of your taste
- ? Loss of taste.