Dry Mouth

Dry Mouth

Dry mouth is one of the most common side effects of taking certain medications, whether by prescription or over-the-counter medications.

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  What are the causes of dry mouth?

  medications used in the treatment of:

  
  

  • Mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety
  • Pain (analgesics)
  • Allergies
  • Cold and cold
  • Obesity
  • Acne
  • Epilepsy
  • High blood pressure
  • Diuretic
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Mental strikes
  • Incontinence
  • Asthma
  • Parkinson's
  • Muscle relaxing

   

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  Having certain diseases or infections

  
  

  Dry mouth is a side effect of certain conditions, such as:

  
  

  • Diseases of the salivary glands
  • Aids Amnesia
  • Diabetes
  • Anemia
  • Cystic fibrosis Rheumatism (arthritis)
  • High blood pressure
  • Parkinson's
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Mumps

  Cancer treatment: Salivary glands (responsible for the secretion or production of saliva inside the mouth) are damaged or damaged as a result of exposure to the head or neck of radiation or as a result of chemotherapy for cancer, which reduces the secretion or production of saliva.

  Nerve damage: Dry mouth may result from damage or damage to the nerves of the head or neck due to deep injury or surgery.

  Loss of water from the body:

  • Pathological conditions that cause this include:
  • Fever
  • Excessive sweating beyond normal limits
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of blood Burns
  • Removal of salivary glands

  Lifestyle:

  Some bad habits negatively affect the secretion and production of saliva in the mouth and may also exacerbate the problem of dry mouth. Some of these habits include:

  • Smoking
  • Take some tobacco products
  • Continuous breathing from the mouth
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  What are the symptoms of dry mouth?

  Symptoms associated with dry mouth include: Feeling viscosity and dryness in the mouth Constant thirst Sores inside the mouth, wounds or incisions on the corners of the mouth (around the lip) Dryness and cracking of the lip Persistent sore throat pain Feeling burnt or mild tingling inside the mouth, especially on the tongue Dryness and redness of the tongue Difficulty speaking Difficulty tasting food Difficulty chewing or swallowing Hoarseness It smells like a bad breath.
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  What are the symptoms of dry mouth?

  • Feeling viscosity and dryness in the mouth
  • Constant thirst
  • Sores inside the mouth, wounds or incisions on the corners of the mouth (around the lip)
  • Dryness and cracking of the lip
  • Persistent sore throat pain
  • Feeling burnt or mild tingling inside the mouth, especially on the tongue
  • Dryness and redness of the tongue
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Difficulty tasting food
  • Difficulty chewing or swallowing
  • Hoarseness
  • It smells like a bad breath.

  
  

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  Why dry mouth is a health problem?

  In addition to the previous mentioned health problems caused by dry mouth, a dry mouth makes the owner more likely to:

   

  • Periodontal infections
  • Tooth decay
  • Mouth infections such as: oral fungus
  • Difficulty in using dentures for patients who need it
  • Don't enjoy tasting and dining.

  
  

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  How to treat dry mouth?

  If your mouth is dry, you're taking some types of medication (see causes of dry mouth), your doctor will make some adjustments in your medication doses or replace it with a side effect.

  In addition, your doctor may prescribe a specific mouthwash that refreshes or refreshes your mouth moisture. If this does not help you, it will prescribe a drug that stimulates salivation called - Salagen.

  
  

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  You can follow these steps to help you improve salivation:

  • Eat gum or sugar-free dessert
  • Drink plenty of water to keep your mouth hydrated.
  • Protect your teeth with fluoride toothpaste, use fluoride mouthwash and don't forget to visit your dentist regularly
  • Try as much as possible to breathe from your nose, not from your mouth.
  • Use a vaporizing or humidifier in your room to add moisture to the room's air