Glossalgia
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Glossalgia (glossodynia) consists of various paresthesias and pains in the tongue, buccal mucosa, jaws, and lips, occurring mostly in elderly women and neuropathic subjects. Objective examination is usually negative, and treatment centers on strengthening therapies, psychotherapy, and anesthetics.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
Glossalgia, glossodynia, symptoms consisting of the appearance of various paresthesias and pains in the tongue and the mucous membrane of the cheeks, jaws, and lips. They occur more frequently in women at an advanced age and in neuropathic subjects with hypochondriacal manifestations. Objective examination is usually fruitless, but sometimes dulling of taste is noted. Occasionally these phenomena occur in tabes dorsalis and in paralytics. In treatment, strengthening therapy and psychotherapy stand in first place, followed by various anesthetic agents.
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“Glossalgia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/glossalgia/