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From past 3 to 4 days im suffereing from dry mouth and throat at night only even now im feeling the same feeling sleepy but couldnt sleep because of anxiety on dry mouth..... Can dry mouth can cause death and whom to consult... Its 5.30 still didnt slept whole night... Too much dry mouth and throat and white coloured tongue....

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Hello. I am 100% sure dry mouth won't lead to death so chill. U say that u have white colored tongue so I suspect it be due to acidity or due to stress. Either way I feel u should consult ur family do ... Read More

My mouth and throat dries up too soon, have to constantly take in fluids to keep it not dry. Causes choking during night sleep due to dryness

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You have to rule out OSA as also chronic mouth breathing due nose block. Allay anxiety in the meantime. These are answers to leading history. First need to confirm your symptomatology ... Read More

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I only have dry mouth and itchy throat since yesterday. What to do? Is it corona? I do not have any other symptoms.

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Don't worry. Please stay indoors Sip hot teas, take lozenges for the cough. You can try honitus syrup too. Watch out for symptoms like fever, breathing difficulties, diarrhoea, loss of smell and tast ... Read More

Dear sir/Mam I am getting dryness in mouth and throat...even drinking water continuously.. Pls suggest.. I had full work pressure since last 4 days...and taken 2 ice creams.. biryani...Frankie...food... Is that causes this problem.. Pls suggest remedy...

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Hi mam.... Dry mouth is due to so many reasons... **Diabetes **hormonal imbalances **smoking **Anxiety **Depression **stress **pregnancy or breast feeding ... Read More

My mother is 60yrs old and she feels dryness in her mouth and throat . What must be the cause . She don't have diabetes now but few months before it was in boarder line, hence no medication . But she have cholesterol, for which she was taking medication, now she got checked , it is also not their. What could be the problem. Please suggest

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Is she taking any vitamins ? For the time being you can start her on becosules 1 after breakfast for a month ... Read More

I am a 35 year old female living a healthy lifestyle. I exercise regularly and maintain my health. my only complain is that my mouth turns dry at night. i drink plenty of water throughout the day and all the more towards evening to prevent dryness. what can be the cause of dry mouth at night?

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You can take duestom gel from the local pharmacy. It will help in dry mouth. ... Read More

I have been suffering from dry throat for a week now. In between I had sore throat as well. Even after drinking water my mouth gets dry immediately. I have a white tongue now and there are bumps at the back of my tongue. My sugar level is normal but the lymphocyte count is 18%. Is it too low?

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Do betadine gargles,avoid spicy food,avoid constipation can take T Folvite 2 bd X2 days ... Read More

Since past 6months I have been waking up with dry mouth and dry throat, after brushing and drinking lots of water it gets okay but why is this happening. Also sometimes my throat hurts especially below the Adam's apple. Is this something to worry?

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Detailed history and pictures of thoat needed ... Read More

Hi My mouth and throat Gets dry in sleep, Specially around 5 am . No sliva is produced Please help thanks

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consult online with pic of throat and nose with proper history and video call for better understanding ... Read More

For about a month now I've had a red throat, extremely dry mouth, and a feeling like something is stuck in my throat. I also have thick white saliva in the back of my throat.

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Drink plenty of water,eat soft foods like cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs...give adequate rest to your body..Avoid spicy foods or acidic foods. Gargle with war ... Read More

For the last 1 month, I have recurrent throat dryness and irritation with an urge to cough or clear my throat. Coughing gives temporary relief, but the irritation returns. During daytime it happens around 10–12 times, but at night after lying down it becomes much worse, sometimes every 5–10 minutes, making it difficult to sleep. I have

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Allergic Rhinitis should be deal under medical supervision and continue treatment as per specialist recommendation. You can avoid allergic trigger from dust,mite of yourself.keep your surroundings cle ... Read More

For the last 1 month, I have recurrent throat dryness and irritation with an urge to cough or clear my throat. Coughing gives temporary relief, but the irritation returns. During daytime it happens around 10–12 times, but at night after lying down it becomes much worse, sometimes every 5–10 minutes, making it difficult to sleep. I have

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post-nasal drip from allergic rhinitis is quite possible, particularly with your history of allergy and prolonged AC exposure, but reflux/LPR and cough-variant asthma can produce very similar symptoms ... Read More

For the last 1 month, I have recurrent throat dryness and irritation with an urge to cough or clear my throat. Coughing gives temporary relief, but the irritation returns. During daytime it happens around 10–12 times, but at night after lying down it becomes much worse, sometimes every 5–10 minutes, making it difficult to sleep. I have

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kindly connect..need proper history before going for tests ... Read More

For the last 1 month, I have recurrent throat dryness and irritation with an urge to cough or clear my throat. Coughing gives temporary relief, but the irritation returns. During daytime it happens around 10–12 times, but at night after lying down it becomes much worse, sometimes every 5–10 minutes, making it difficult to sleep. I have

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Hi Greetings. You mentioned you have allergic rhinitis. How long have the Symptoms been there? Is there any facial pain or fullness ? Is there any headache? Dry cough and irritation could be because o ... Read More

For the last 1 month, I have recurrent throat dryness and irritation with an urge to cough or clear my throat. Coughing gives temporary relief, but the irritation returns. During daytime it happens around 10–12 times, but at night after lying down it becomes much worse, sometimes every 5–10 minutes, making it difficult to sleep. I have

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Get your skin prick test done for the Allergy Detection. Try to complete your Last meal 4 hours before sleep so acid reflux can be minimised. Get your AC serviced as there are chances of fungus or a ... Read More

My wife has been suffering from dry cough with frequent throat itching problem. At night problem increases, but all through the day. Kindly prescribe medicine

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A dry cough with throat itching that worsens at night is often linked to allergies or post nasal drip, especially without fever. ... Read More

I feel mouth drying up every 2 minutes. And feel thirsty. If I don't drink or eat something it becomes difficult to manage. It's since 8 months. Pls suggest what could be the issue I don't have sugar, bp, blood test normal ,urine normal. I am worried about this

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Maintain adequate hydration. If its not solved by hydration then you need evaluation by general physician. ... Read More

I have had a dry mouth and chronic bad breath for years. I have no other health issues. I can see saliva squirting when tongue cleaning but it seems resting saliva is low. Have constant white tongue. And after eating, food is not washed away properly by saliva. Vegetarian. BMI normal. Vit d was low taken 60k for 6 weeks. Have thick clear nasal mucu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Offlate, I have been experiencing extremely dry mouth n itchy palms. Is it due to my age? Perimenopause or something serious underlying issue? I'm very worried. Kindly help

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I suffer from chronic mouth ulcers from many years. If my b12, VitD3 tests are normal and there is not much stomach constipation then what could reason?? 3- 4 ulcers in mouth tongue, then new batch of ulcers come all year long...I'm tired of using ulcers gels...nothing works...what could be reason of vitamin profile is normal?

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Ulcer has huge number of causes among which nutritional and constipation are the one which are very common Apart from this there are huge number of causes that can cause ulcer.. Among nutritional cau ... Read More

I have been experiencing a throat problem for the past few years. After speaking continuously for 15–30 minutes, my throat becomes dry, heavy, and eventually chokes up, making it difficult to continue speaking. This significantly affects my work, as I regularly conduct meetings and presentations. I consulted two ENT specialists, underwent end

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Plz visit the laryngologist for proper evaluation ... Read More

I have had intense itching around my mouth for the last 5 days, mainly below the lower lip and at the corners of the mouth. It is worst right after waking up and sometimes wakes me from sleep. The affected skin becomes very dry, tight, and flaky, and moisturizer provides only temporary relief. Initially, there were 1–2 pus-filled/acne-like bumps,

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Avoid cosmetic products for now,use only moisturizer,looks like irritant contact dermatitis Avoid lip smacking of any. ... Read More

I have been undergoing dry mouth and lips from past 1 week and testicles are saggy but no pain. I usually had this feeling when I get fever. But now I don't have fever but body is weak

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You are dehydrated.May be due to intense heat climate. Take adequate fluids and get rest .Take vitamin tablets. ... Read More

In dec 2024 i got seriously ill, my uvula was elongated (treated with medicine), then after this i got throat infection every month with fever and mouth ulcer, i went to doctor they said it was pharyngitis and gave medicine but the illness kept coming back until august, then in september 2025 i was having serious stomach problems and got diagnosed

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Did you get the surgery done? It seems like a mix of chronic tonsillitis and some oral mucositis, probably secondary to your gastric symptoms. If recurrent tonsillitis, surgery might help. But it won' ... Read More

I have a very dry mouth, I always have the need to keep sipping something. I wake up with a white tongue and bad breath. I want to get rid of this dryness and bad breath scenario.

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Saliva is necessary for both maintaining oral hygiene and balancing the microbial biome in your mouth less saliva or thick saliva will contribute to all of the above symptoms you have currently white ... Read More

I have been having problems eating since y tongue has slight blisters and some burning senstion in mouth and throat. I was prescribed by doctor Zovirax and candid paint on my tongue as it was white. I completed Zovirax dosage and still i have burning symptoms. Doctor has asked me to take Canditral capsule as i seem to have fungal infection once e

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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You ... Read More

Whenever I start eating my mouth pains i can't even eat two chapati from last three days my throat pains too but now my jaw pains without eating. I have headache problems too.

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Hello doctor past few months i am facing dry mouth problem please recommend some good toothpaste and some tips to avoid any further issues

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Hello Dry mouth can sometimes be associated with stomach related problems or salivary gland problems. Kindly get a physical examination done once. Meanwhile keep drinking water in frequent intervals. ... Read More

Hello I had vitamin b12 170 and since last year starting my tongue was red in the front Had so much of dry mouth It was fine I had taken vitamin b12 injections for 5 days And sublingual for 1 month of 1500mcg Now since last week I have had a burning sensation on my tongue and red on the front And on the border little skin is out and it is red

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Based on your history, your symptoms are most likely due to a combination of vitamin B12 deficiency–related tongue changes, dryness of mouth, and anxiety-related over-focus, rather than any serious di ... Read More

I am having persistent dry mouth since last 6 weeks. All my reports are normal like sugar, thyroid. I drink 2-3 litres of water everyday. I don't take any medications. I don't mouth breathe. I visited several ENTs and physicians and they didn't see any issues with the glands. Some physicians say it might be due to stress. I am unable to find root c

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Sip water constantly will help to hydrate and cure dryness in the mouth. Use alcoholic free mouth wash . Avoid excess salty ,spicy food items and caffeine. ... Read More

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