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The patient will state that his or her saliva is very thick or non-existent. Finding the cause of the dry mouth may be more difficult and require some laboratory testing.
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Why does morphine give you a dry mouth?
why do morphine give me dry mouth
Does a person get dry mouth from smoking crack?
A person may get dry mouth from smoking crack. People also get dry mouth from smoking a lot of Marijuana.
How is dry mouth treated?
treatment of dry mouth involves the management of the condition causing it. If dry mouth is caused by medication, the medication should be changed. If dry mouth is caused by blockage of the salivary ducts, the cause of the blockage should be investigated
How do you avoid dry mouth?
Treating dry mouth depends on the condition that is causing it. Generally, dry mouth treatment consists of managing the medical condition causing the dry mouth, increasing saliva flow and preventing tooth decay.Further info can be found at the link below:intelligentdental.com/2010/02/16/how-does-dry-mouth-causes-fatigue/
If you chew gum you can stop the dry mouth is that OK?
the cause of dry mouth could be a couple different things. One if you have alot of fillings then that could cause dry mouth so gum will help but not take it away. Also if you are dehydrated you could have dry mouth. Drink plenty of water and that could help with the dry mouth. Hope this helps.
How is dry mouth treated by doctors?
If dry mouth is caused by medication, the medication should be changed. If dry mouth is caused by blockage of the salivary ducts, the cause of the blockage should be investigated.
What drug causes dry eyes dry mouth or difficult urination or defecation?
Medications with anticholinergic effects can cause dry eyes, dry mouth, and difficult urination or defecation.
Does your mouth get dry when you get braces on?
no
Wake up with dry mouth?
Close your mouth when you sleep
What is the medical word for dry mouth?
xerostomia, lit. dry mouth condition from xero- meaning "dry" + -stom- meaning "mouth or opening" + -ia meaning "condition". [For memory association purposes for -xero-, Xerox is a dry ink printing technique.]
Is dry mouth a side effect of diuretic?
Yes, diuretics are pulling fluids to the kidneys which could cause dry mouth.
Why does your mouth become dry when you get nervous?
it is becoz due to nervous ness our body becomes heat which leads to dry of mouth
