Van Heerden, Willem Francois PetrusVan Zyl, Andre W.2011-05-062011-05-062011-01Van Heerden, WFP & Van Zyl, AW 2011, 'Burning mouth syndrome', South African Family Practice, vol. 53, no. 1, pp. 8-10. [http://www.safpj.co.za (vorige webadres was www.medpharm.co.za)]1726-426Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/16494Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic condition characterised by a burning sensation of the tongue and other sites, usually without associated clinical or laboratory findings. These patients, mainly postmenopausal women, often present with dry mouth (xerostomia) and taste alterations. BMS may present in an idiopathic (primary) form or in association with local or systemic abnormalities (secondary). A detailed history and oral examination are important to help direct patient management.en© SAAFPBurning mouth syndromeXerostomiaDysgeusiaOral painMouth -- DiseasesArticle