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Dry mouth is treated by sipping fluids slowly but constantly throughout the day. Sugarless Chewing Gum can also be helpful. An artificial saliva is available for use as a mouthwash.
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What is sjeogren syndrome?
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic dry mouth and eyes.
Does Rheumatoid Arthritis cause chronic dry mouth and throat?
Yes aside from Rheumatoid Arthritis dry mouth can also be brought on bydiseases or infections or medical conditions including HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, Anemia, Sjogren's syndrome, cystic fibrosis, the mumps or a stroke.
Why does morphine give you a dry mouth?
why do morphine give me 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.
Can yoube diagnosed with Sjogren Syndrome and not have Lupus or Rheumatoid arthritis?
Sjogren's syndrome where there is gland inflammation causing dry eyes and mouth, etc.) which is not associated with another connective tissue disease is called primary Sjogren's syndrome. When Sjogren's syndrome associated with a connective tissue diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, or scleroderma, as well it is referred to as secondary Sjogren's syndrome.
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 is showgrams disease?
Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) syndrome is a disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms - dry eyes and a dry mouth. Sjogren's syndrome often accompanies other immune-system disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. In Sjogren's syndrome, the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands of your eyes and mouth are usually affected first - resulting in decreased production of tears and saliva. Although you can develop Sjogren's syndrome at any age, most people are older than 40 at the time of diagnosis. The condition is much more common in women. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms, which often subside with time.
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.
