Dry mouth

Use

xerostomia

Facts

• A condition in which the flow of saliva is reduced and there is not enough saliva to keep the mouth moist.
• Dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, but also unhealthy.
• Dry mouth is common among older adults.
• Although the treatment depends on the cause, dry mouth is often a side effect of medication, and may improve with an adjusted dosage or new prescription. The following drugs cause dry mouth antihistamines, decongestants, diuretics, some antidiarrhea drugs, some antipsychotic drugs, tranquilizers, some blood pressure medicines, antidepressants, etc.
• Sjogren's Syndrome is a major cause of dry mouth.
• Drugs used to treat cancer can make saliva thicker, causing dry mouth.
• Injury to the head or neck can damage the nerves that tell salivary glands to make saliva.
• Detecting the early signs of dry mouth is critical.
• Dry mouth What is dry mouth? Your mouth needs saliva to be able to work properly.
• Dry mouth has various causes.
• Dry mouth is more common in people with diabetes.