Correlation Between Depression, Anxiety and Stress with Oral Burning Sensation in the Elderly

Introduction:Oral burning sensation(OBS) is a burning or stinging sensation in the mucosa, lips and/or tongue. This condition is most often associated with burning mouth syndrome (BMS). BMShas been associated with psychogenic factors such as depression, anxiety, and stress. As we age, there are many factors that cause depression, anxiety, and stress, which can interfere with the function of the human body. Therefore, this study wants to dig deeper into the correlation between psychological conditions and the occurrence of OBS, especially in the elderly.This research aims toTo determine the correlation between depression, anxiety and stress with OBS in the elderly. Method:This cross-sectional study involved 112 elderly people who did not have comorbidities (not taking regular medication). Respondents were interviewed to fill in the questionnaire.research questionnaire, consisting of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) questionnaire to measure psychological conditions, and the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) to assess OBS experiences. The questionnaire results were further analyzed using the Mann-Whitney test to see the significance value of the correlation between each of the independent variables and the dependent variable. Results:There was no significant correlation between depression and OBS (p=0.062, p>0.05). However, there was a significant correlation between anxiety and OBS (p=0.000, p<0.05), and between stress and OBS (p=0.001, p<0.05). Conclusion:OBS has a significant correlation with psychological conditions, especially anxiety and stress. However, in this study there was no significant correlation between depression and OBS.