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A Psychotherapeutic Case Illustrating a Psychogenic Factor in Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS).
- Source :
- British Journal of Psychotherapy; Dec1993, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p220-225, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 1993
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Abstract
- ABSTRACT Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is described as a burning sensation of the oral mucosa, tongue, palate, lips and pharynx. The case material presented in this paper illustrates a strong psychogenic element in the aetiology of BMS. Conclusions are drawn on the basis that the patient's material suggests that the recovery of memories played a part in the resolution of her symptoms. The importance this has for psychotherapists is that it allows a reappraisal of the value of using psychoanalytic constructs as a means of understanding the mental representation, symbolisation and psychopathology of conditions of a psychogenic nature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02659883
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Psychotherapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 63477280
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0118.1993.tb00650.x