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Xerostomia is a medical term for dry mouth. The condition is primarily caused by a lack of saliva production which can have numerous causes. It may result in eating difficulties, halitosis, tooth decay and mouth infections such as thrush.
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Lack of adequate saliva due to the abscence of or diminished secretion by the salivaryglands?
There could be several reasons for this condition, and many of these are listed under Xerostomia (or dry mouth).
Xerostomia is most commonly a symptom of WHAT a thyroid dysfunction b salivary gland dysfunction d autoimmune connective tissue disease?
Xerostomia is dry mouth. Salivary gland disorders are the most obvious cause, but Sjogren's syndrome, a connective tissue disease, has dry mouth as one of its chief symptoms.
Xerostomia is abnormally?
Dry mouth
Can diuretics cause xerostomia?
Yes they do! Diuretics are an antihypertensive drug and they cause xerostomia, diuretics increase urine output not increase saliva production.
What condition is known as the lack of adequate saliva?
Xerostomia
How is xerostomia prevented?
Patients with persistent xerostomia need to practice good oral hygiene and visit a dentist on a regular basis; the lack of adequate saliva can cause severe dental decay.
What is the prognosis for xerostomia?
The prognosis for patients with xerostomia due to medication problems is good, if the offending agent can be changed. Dry mouth due to systemic problems may be eliminated or improved once the disease causing the dry mouth is under control.
How does xerostomia affect dental decay?
Xerostomia is the medical term for 'dry mouth' or inadequate salivary flow. Adequate salivary flow is important because saliva helps wash away food debris after eating. Saliva also contains buffering agents that tend to neutralize the acids produced by oral bacteria. These acids are responsible for tooth decay. Therefore a lack of salivary flow, xerostomia, will result in increased risk of tooth decay.
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I don't understand, symptoms of what?
