2023-10-16 08:17:45
New Treatment Offers Hope for Burning Mouth Syndrome Patients
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS), a chronic condition characterized by a burning pain in the mouth, may soon have a new treatment option. Researchers at the Institute of Dentistry in Norway have developed a promising therapeutic approach to relieve the symptoms of BMS, according to a recent study published in the European Journal of Neuroscience.
One of the challenges of BMS is that the intensity of the pain experienced by patients often does not align with visible signs of the disease. This has led to many patients not being taken seriously by doctors. However, by studying the brains of BMS patients, researchers have discovered irregularities in the brain’s pain network, suggesting the presence of cerebral neuropathy as the cause of the burning sensation in the mouth. This finding could potentially revolutionize the way BMS is treated.
Until now, there has been no effective treatment for BMS. Common medications, including benzodiazepines and antidepressants, have had limited success. However, researchers have found promise in using capsaicin, an active ingredient derived from chili peppers, as a potential therapy. The challenge lies in effectively delivering capsaicin to the oral cavity and ensuring it stays in place. As a result, efforts are underway to develop a specialized “carrier” for capsaicin.
The development of this new treatment could bring hope to BMS patients, offering them a potentially more effective option to manage their symptoms. Furthermore, the results underscore the importance of researching unexplained pain syndromes and highlight how interdisciplinary collaboration can lead to innovative therapeutic approaches.
The findings from this study were sourced from the University of Oslo. It is hoped that further research and advancements in this area will continue to improve the lives of BMS patients and provide more effective ways to manage their condition.]
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