Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is a progressive neurological disorder. It is associated with atrophy of the cerebral cortex and the basal ganglia. Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) generally occurs in patients age 45 to 70, with women affected more often than men. The combined loss of brain tissue in all these areas causes the symptoms. The initial symptoms often include stiff, shaky, slow and clumsy movements in either the arms or legs. Other early symptoms may include difficulty walking and balancing , short-term memory problems, difficulty controlling the muscles of the face and mouth.
Other possible causes of BMS include nutritional deficiencies, allergies, certain medications, certain medical conditions, hormonal changes during menopause and dry mouth. Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a condition that causes pain in the mouth, lips or tongue without any clear reason. There are often no visible signs of irritation. The cause of the syndrome may be caused by the onset of menopause to vitamin deficiencies. Both men and women can get BMS. About 5% of the population, usually people over the age of 60 are affected with this condition. Personality and mood changes (especially anxiety and depression) have been consistently demonstrated in patients with burning mouth syndrome and have been used to suggest that the disorder is a psychogenic problem. |