Diseases and health problems that cause dry mouth

Dryness of the oral mucosa is considered by many to be an inconvenience that can be easily eliminated. But dry mouth is often a sign of serious problems in the body.

Intoxication. Alcohol, drugs, poisonous substances manifest themselves as dryness in the mouth.

Nasal congestion leads to breathing through the mouth, which helps to dry the mucous membranes in the mouth.

Disease: infectious diseases with high body temperature, diseases that cause diarrhea or increased sweating, which leads to dehydration of the body, inflammation of the salivary glands and pathological conditions that impair their functions, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, neck and head injuries, pathologies of the stomach, liver and pancreas , Sjogren's syndrome and some other diseases.

In addition, dryness in the mouth occurs with insufficient consumption of liquids, with the consumption of excessive amounts of salty food and dishes with a large content of spices.

No less harmful are products with food additives and a large amount of sweets. Please note that taking some medications is also accompanied by dry mouth. This is reported in the instructions for use.

If you do not find the reasons for the appearance of dry mouth in yesterday's feast, improper eating behavior or medication, consult a doctor.