The Improvement of Xerostomia and Reduction of Anxiety Score in a Patient with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Recalcitrant Geographic Tongue: A Case Report and Literature Review

The incidence of post-pandemic psychiatric disorders has increased globally in recent decades. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the psychiatric disorders that are partially associated with emotional factors. It can affect the quantity and quality of saliva, present as xerostomia, and tri...

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Published in:International medical case reports journal 2024-11, Vol.17, p.869-877
Main Authors: Putri, Nadia Tiara, Ridho, Faiznur, Wahyuni, Indah Suasani
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antidepressants
anxiety
B cells
Case Report
Cevimeline
dass-21
Epidemics
Generalized anxiety disorder
geographic tongue
Health aspects
Hyaluronic acid
Indonesia
Neurophysiology
Patient satisfaction
salivary flow rate
Stress (Psychology)
Toiletries industry
Xerostomia
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Summary:The incidence of post-pandemic psychiatric disorders has increased globally in recent decades. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the psychiatric disorders that are partially associated with emotional factors. It can affect the quantity and quality of saliva, present as xerostomia, and trigger the emergence of the geographic tongue (GT). This case report aims to discuss the management of xerostomia and geographic tongue in a patient with GAD. A 26-year-old male patient complained of dry and sore mouth for one month after taking medication from the psychiatry department, was diagnosed with GAD, and had already consumed the antidepressant sertraline. Extraoral examination showed dry and exfoliative lips. Intraoral examination showed white plaque with depapilation on the dorsal tongue, frothy saliva, buccal mucosa and dorsal tongue sticking to the dental mirror. The unstimulated salivary flow rate was
ISSN:1179-142X
1179-142X
DOI:10.2147/IMCRJ.S480332