Anemia, hematinic deficiencies, and hyperhomocysteinemia in younger and older burning mouth syndrome patients
Journal
Journal of dental sciences
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
3
Date Issued
2022-07
Author(s)
Abstract
Our previous study found that 19.8%, 16.2%, 4.8%, 2.3%, and 19.2% of 884 burning mouth syndrome (BMS) patients have anemia, serum iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid deficiencies, and hyperhomocysteinemia, respectively. This study mainly evaluated the anemia, hematinic deficiencies, and hyperhomocysteinemia in 272 younger (≤50 years old) and 612 older (>50 years old) BMS patients.
Subjects
Burning mouth syndrome; Folic acid; Hemoglobin; Iron; Vitamin B12; Younger or older patients
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Type
journal article