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Dry Mouth problem

2018-07-23 10:29:52
Whom should I contact.... My grandmother is facing dry mouth problem from last one year... visited many hospitals, doctors  and checkups done but nothing useful...
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Hi.. Please get your grandmother for consultation. I will try to find out what best can be done for her. My clinic is in Pune.
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You can find me on practo or Google

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Hello mam, Burning mouth may be due to xerostomia i.e. Dry mouth , nutritional deficiency of iron , zinc , folate etc, due to gastroesophageal reflex , harmonal . So firstly the proper cause has to be know and treated accordingly . For treatment saliva replacements can be given , lidocaine mouth rinse can be give .

Answered2018-07-23 11:20:56

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Is your grandmother on any medication for any other health concern? Many times a medication given for other purposes like high BP etc may cause dry mouth. In such cases an alternate drug for that will solve the issue.
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Tell her to sip water or liquids frequently to keep her mouth moist

Answered2018-07-24 01:36:30

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