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Mouth getting super dry at night
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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, eventhough i'm suffering a very high dryness in mouth at night. Can't sleep. Pls do help me
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Dry mouth (xerostomia) can occur even when blood sugar is normal and may be related to medicines, anxiety, mouth breathing, smoking, alcohol, or salivary‑gland problems.
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Night-time dry mouth with dry palms/soles despite adequate water intake suggests mouth breathing during sleep, dehydration at night, medication side effects, anxiety/stress, thyroid problem, or salivary gland issue. Diabetes seems unlikely if sugars are normal.
Next Steps
• Avoid mouth breathing → check for snoring, nasal blockage, or sleep apnea
• Use saliva substitute gel/spray at night
• Apply thick moisturizer (petroleum jelly/urea-based cream) to hands & feet before sleep
• Get tests: TSH (thyroid), CBC, electrolytes, kidney function
• ENT or physician review if persists
Health Tips
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol, smoking at night
• Keep water beside bed, take small sips
• Use room humidifier
• If dryness worsens or eye dryness/joint pain occurs → evaluate for Sjogren’s syndrome
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