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What is the definition of Glossodynia?
Glossodynia, also known as burning mouth syndrome (BMS), is characterized by persistent or recurrent burning in the mouth that can affect the tongue, gums, lips, inside of cheeks, palate or other areas of the mouth.
What are the symptoms of Glossodynia?
Symptoms of glossodynia usually appear abruptly but can also develop over time. Symptoms may include persistent (lasting for months to years) or progressively worsening burning or scalding sensations (sometimes severe) that affects the tongue but may also affect the lips, gums, palate, throat or whole mouth; dry mouth; increased thirst; a bitter or metallic taste; loss of taste; or tingling, stinging, or numbness in the mouth. Symptoms of glossodynia may also come and go.
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What are the current treatments for Glossodynia?
Treatment for glossodynia depends on whether it occurs on its own (primary) or as a result of other causes (secondary), such as the result of taking certain medications or other underlying conditions. There is no cure for primary glossodynia. Treatment for primary glossodynia focuses on managing symptoms and may include saliva replacement products, oral rinses, such as with topical lidocaine anesthetic for pain relief, or the pain reliever, capsaicin. Treatment for secondary burning mouth syndrome depends on the underlying condition and may include treatment for an oral infection; vitamin supplements; or discontinuing or adjusting dosages for existing medications, such as certain anti-epileptic drugs (clonazepam), certain antidepressants drugs, or nerve-blocking drugs; and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Who are the top Glossodynia Local Doctors?
Anh Q. Truong
Advanced in Glossodynia
Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
Advanced in Glossodynia
Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

Proliance Surgeons

1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
Bellevue, WA 
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Vietnamese
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Anh Q. Truong, MD, is an Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck surgeon (ear, nose and throat specialist). He loves his job and he believes that the doctor-patient relationship is a partnership. He enjoys teaching and working with patients as a team. By carefully listening to and educating patients, he hopes to assist them in making the best decision regarding their care.Dr. Truong provides a wide variety of specialized medical and surgical services in both adult and pediatric ENT. He finds the continual advancement in the field of ENT astonishing and enjoys employing new technology in patient care when appropriate. He practices comprehensive adult and pediatric ENT with a focus on nasal & sinus surgery, endocrine surgery, and voice and throat disorder.He grew up in the Puget Sound region and returned in 2014 to join Bellevue ENT to be close to family and friends. On his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, snowboarding, working on projects in the house and spending time with his wife and daughters. Dr. Truong is also fluent in Vietnamese. Dr. Truong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, and DFNB1.

Craig R. Villari
Advanced in Glossodynia
Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
Advanced in Glossodynia
Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

Proliance Surgeons

1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
Bellevue, WA 
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Craig Villari, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist. He treats a broad spectrum of ear, nose, and throat conditions in both adults and children. He has a special interest in caring for voice, airway, and swallowing concerns and is a post-graduate member of the American Laryngologic Society. He takes great pride in making sure his patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options.Dr. Villari grew up in Buffalo, New York but spent other parts of his childhood in Saint Louis, Missouri and Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated summa cum laude from Emory University where he also completed medical training and otolaryngology residency. He completed an extra year of subspecialty training in laryngology at the University of California, San Francisco and then practiced for four years at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, serves as a peer-reviewer for top journals, and has been an invited national and international speaker for his field.He lives on the Eastside with his wife, their son, daughter, and basset hound, Pickles. Outside of medicine, he enjoys reading, golf, and following professional sports. He's a Kraken fan and optimistic the NBA will make a return to the Emerald City. Dr. Villari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Throat Cancer, and Laryngectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Thomas A. Knipe
Experienced in Glossodynia
Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
Experienced in Glossodynia
Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

Proliance Surgeons

1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
Bellevue, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Thomas A. Knipe, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of adult and pediatric disorders of the head and neck. While practicing all aspects of otolaryngology, he has a special interest in sinus, sleep and breathing disorders and tumors of the head and neck. He is trained in advanced surgery of the sinuses and skull base to bring his patients safe and proven treatments for complex tumors of the skull base and more common sinus and breathing limitations alike. He treats patients with benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck including thyroid, parathyroid and salivary glands and is trained in salivary gland-saving endoscopic techniques to remove salivary stones. In his practice, he takes great care to educate his patients and apply his medical expertise to partner with and guide each one through important medical decisions.He is committed to serving the world’s poor and underserved through medical and surgical mission work. He travels overseas to perform surgical repair for children and adults with cleft lip and palate, thyroid disease and benign and malignant disorders of the head and neck.A native of the Seattle area, Dr. Knipe takes the Northwest’s healthy and active lifestyle to heart. He is an avid runner and works hard to keep up with his wife and two daughters. He also enjoys hiking, fishing and competing in ultimate Frisbee. Dr. Knipe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Trachoma, Perichondritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

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