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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

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

I am 6 months preganant What medicine suits me to help me in my dry cough And throat pain Kindly provide medicine name only

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For throat pain paracetamol 500mg and gargles are safest and voveran- d must be avoided at 3rd month. For cough you can take cetrizine 10mh ... Read More

Hi, I'm suffering from dry mouth particularly night times and I cant sleep at all. My sugar levels ar within limits i.e Im non diabetic and along with dry mouth my foot and hand plam are also dry. Im applying coxonut oil to my foot before sleep, but within no time they were becoming dry. During day time i usually drinks 3-4 litres of water, eventho

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As such no treatment, yet consult dermatologist or homeopathy ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I'm suffering from dry mouth particularly night times and I cant sleep at all. My sugar levels are within limits i.e Im non diabetic and along with dry mouth my foot and hand plam are also dry. Im applying coconut oil to my foot before sleep, but within no time they were becoming dry. During day time i usually drinks 3-4 litres of water,

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There are many reasons for dry mouth like mouth breathing, dehydration,medicines,etc Please visit the dentist to know the proper reason ... Read More

Hello, I am 22. I need an advice because my anxiety is killing me. Last December 5, I noticed a lump on the left side of my throat. I did not think of it since I had a tooth extraction on November 28 and suffered from dry socket. The lump was beneath the extraction site. But since it does not go away, I went to clinic for follow up check up and adv

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No need to worry. It is tonsillar hypertrophy. ... Read More

I am male 27 years old. About 4 weeks ago I had dryness in mouth for few hours. After that 5 days it was completely normal. After those 5 days I am having constant dryness in my mouth. I drink 2-3 litres everyday since this symptom. All my blood reports like diabetes and thyroid are normal. I took appointment with 2 general physician and 1 ENT. All

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Anxiety can cause dryness of mouth. Is there anything bothering u? Take a private consultation to discuss further ... Read More

I am male 27 years old and I have been having dryness in mouth since last 2-3 weeks. I am not taking any medication. My diabetes and thyroid are normal. I took appointment with two general physician and they said it's due to stress. Does homeopathic medicine have a cure for this.

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I was diagnosed with pneumonia during September after the treatment...body has become weak frequently there is a throat pain ... slight chest tightness and dry cough ...these symptoms are coming every 7to 10 days...i am taking besvil trio 100 od and livolin for 3times a day and anti allergy medicine...then also why symptoms are coming??? Can anyone

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same same ... Read More

I am having dry cough and throat irritation for a while now. I have tried drinking warm fluids but it's not going. And it is more there when I am lying down. What should I do?

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You can do gargle with warm water 3-4 times a day along with your medicine.if you want to consult me please contact on Practo ... Read More

Hi. I am male 27 years old. I am getting dry mouth since 1.5 weeks. My sugar and thyroid tests are normal. I visited a general physician, he says it's because of anxiety. But even when I am not anxious I get dry mouth. I drink 2-3 litres of water everyday. Tried lots of home remedies as well. But dryness is still there.

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Hello Kindly consult with gastroenterologist once Sometimes due to stomach related problems dry mouth can associated ... Read More

My mom is on Sunitinib after GIST surgery. Now painful mouth ulcer developed. Lidocaine,xytee used but no results seen. Please give advice.

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Needs to be seen physically how severe it is. Get a CBC also done if blood counts are also low. Oral ulcers are common side effect of sunitinib. If it’s mild we usually doesn’t change the dose. If it’ ... Read More

I have Red spots in throat, inner cheek, rood of the mouth and inner lower lip and upper lip. It was there before one month and I conducted and ent and took antibiotics so it was gone and now it's came again before 2 days. I have sinusitis issue and always excess mucus formation in throat that crates cough often.. I am attaching picture. Pls advice

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More history and details would be needed. But if it was okay after antibiotics, most likely that infection has reoccurred or it may need more examinations for a particular diagnosis. ... Read More

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