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Hello, I went out drinking the weekend before last and the next morning I had a dry mouth. I thought nothing of it but then, it didn't go away. My mouth isn't constantly dry. If it's closed it is completely normal and when I wake up it isn't dry. Only when I'm talking to someone. Could I have damaged my mouth? I now have a cold and post nasal dr

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You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat and nose infection in this season. You may need to take anti cold medicines and decongestant nasa ...  Read More

I was suffering from common cold and flu from 22.09.2021 to 25.09.2021. From 26.09.2021 onwards, I'm suffering from dry mouth and loss of appetite. Not able to eat properly, it seems like will vomit if I eat more. Kindly consult in this regard

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Fainted two days ago. Got BP checked and it was 90 by 70. Today, when I woke up I've feeling as if something is stuck down my throat and mouth is becoming too dry despite drinking lots of water.

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I think u should consult physician and get the opninion ...  Read More

I have extreme dryness in mouth, drinking water gives temprorary relief, Also down with viral fever and taking medications for the same, and also loss of taste. Is that due to viral fever or any other reason.

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may be viral fever depends on which medication your are been prescribed ...  Read More

Sir my mouth is always dry.I have no medical problems,,I drink lots of water,but mouth turns dry quickly

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There are various factors that can affect your salivary glands and production of saliva. It needs a detailed assessment of your condition therefore consult a dentist. ...  Read More

I have very very dry mouth problem and skin of my upper side mouth is very irritating and dry pls advice me. I had gargle with very hot water and was drinking very hot water. Pls advice me.

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Dry mouth cases take food which have less citric acid , take more water , intermediately take salivating thing s like chew chewing gum S like ... ...  Read More

From last 3 4 days my mouth becomes dry even i am drinking about 3 to 3.5 liter water per day I am felling dryness in mouth

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I'm having excessive dry mouth and loss of saliva which makes it hard to eat food and urges me to vomit when i speak. Due to this i have to drink a sip of water every minute. I'm having this problem for months now. Please help.

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

She's having a dry mouth often, even after drinking so much water. What could be the reason, she has diabetes and blood pressure.

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She also have to go for some other reports like thyroid profile... And sugar checkup repeat and consult doctor.... Or can chat with doctor online on practo ...  Read More

I have had a dry mouth for the past one week. I have used sugarfree gums but am not getting relief. I am drinking enough water

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Can be xerostomia needs evaluation ...  Read More

I'm having issue in saliva production. Would anyone be able to provide guidance on this? I have tried vitamin c tablet, drinking lot of water but nothing is helping. Even sugar test result was negative. What else could be the cause dry mouth?

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Visit the doctor physically and do few tests to rule out any connective tissue disorder. ...  Read More

My mother is a diabetic patient. She suffered from pneumonia and jaundice in December, and at that time she told that her mouth continues to remain dry. Hopefully, she recovered. But now again she is getting same issue, her mouth continues to remain dry even after drinking water. Please tell if something is serious.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I have dry mouth from 6 to 7 days. I have been drinking water but nothing has changed and now it feels like my throat is heavy. Please help!

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It may be due to infection. Please provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and treatment. ...  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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Steam inhalation, syp sucral 2tsf BD ...  Read More

Hi, I'm having dry mouth for more than a year. In Feb'20, I had some red dots in throat and took medication as prescribed. At that time doctor said dryness is because of dehydration and told me to drink more water. Initially it was very mild like I need to drink water atleast an hour once. Now I'm drinking water every minute to keep my mouth moistu

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Xerostomia can be due multiple reasons which need in depth evaluation .. there are some medicine which can help u .. need more history to get the cause of it ...  Read More

I have problem of dryness in mouth since 2 to 3 months even i drink of lot of water in a day. Due to lockdown i am not able to go to dental clinic...plz tell me any tratment or medicines🙏🙏

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Hi If you have any deleterious habits like alcohol, smoking etc than gradually quit that because it affects salivary secretion.. secondly certain long term drugs also affects its secretion ...  Read More

Hi I have a problem of severe dryness in roof of mouth.. it's not constant happen every now and than but this is happening from couple of years now. There are no blisters as such but swollen roof I can see the mouth I try and get some relief when it happens with excess cold water, sweet or mint but the problem persist despite minor relief. Pleas

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Go and get examined by a doctor ...  Read More

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I am a mother of a 5 year old son. i have noticed cracks around his mouth recently which remain even after i apply moisturizer or petroleum gel regularly. he hardly drinks water throughout the day, i have to remind him to drink it. can he be suffering from dry mouth? what are the symptoms of dry mouth?

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Give your child adequate floss. Check with your paediatrician if he requires vitamin b complex as sometimes bcomplex deficiency can cause cracks around the mouth ...  Read More

I am a 22 year old male, since last few days i have noticed that my mouth is very dry almost all the time. i drink plenty of water during the entire day and even have sips of it every now and than. how can i cure this dry mouth? are there any remedies for it?

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Hi.. Dry mouth can be due to smoking,, cold drink, not having enough water, lack of saliva, salivary gland issues etc... Plz check with dentist for further identification ...  Read More

I am a 30 year old male having a good work life balance. since past few days i have marked that many a times while talking my mouth turns dry suddenly, so much so that i have to drink water. i never had any such problems before. why am i getting this sudden dryness of mouth?

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Increase your fluid intake. If it persists even after a few weeks then consult a physician ...  Read More

I am feeling very dryness in mouth, even after drinking lot of water. Proper saliva is not there coz of that dryness is more. Plz suggest some remedies. I am really fed up with this problem.

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please check your sugar and thyroid levels. make sure to drink 3-4 litres of water. ...  Read More

I have a problem of dry mouth for last 1 months pls consult I drink plenty of water

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How's your digestion. If there is any problem of acidity.get it treated. ...  Read More

Lately I have been experiencing dryness in my mouth. Even after drinking water, my mouth becomes whole lot dry. For the last two days I had been suffering from meagre cough and cold. But I seem doing good now, except this mouth problem. I am 19 year old and I lead a normal lifestyle. Thank you

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The dryness of the mouth may be related to your systemic problem or due to some medications. You must consult an Oral Medicine expert for proper diagnosis and treatment planning. You may even Practo c ...  Read More

I am 25, 5'11' and 61 kg. I drink lot of water (at least 5 ltr a day) but still I feel that my mouth is dry all the time. If I drink more than ~5 ltr a day, I have to urinate a lot and frequently which is uncomfortable. For some time after I drink water, my mouth feels alright but soon I start feeling the dryness in mouth and start getting the urge

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Do u have multiple cavities in ur teeth? There is a symptom called xerostomia,that could be culprit behind this, so visit ur dentist for proper evaluation,there is a test called 'sialography' get it d ...  Read More

I have been having this problem of dry mouth for last one mouth and slowly the problem of ulcers has increased

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You might require a saliva substitute. What suddenly caused it? Are you taking any medicines? ...  Read More

I started getting my mouth dry while am. Sleeping. I get up at night then drink water then go to sleep but it occurs again.. Is it normal or is there something wrong with this. I drink lots of water every day. Can anyone help me out with this

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Hello.. Well are you heavy weight or obese as then because of that you may keep your mouth open and sleep because of this mouth can get dry..Secondly get RBS tested once...Meet a physician and get you ...  Read More

My skin gets dry at the corners of my mouth. I use Cetaphil lotion currently. Despite that, the dry patch appears sometimes. What are the possible reasons?

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My mouth became very dry when i wake up from sleep. And whole day it remained dry.whereas i drink a lot of water above normal.many times i consulted doctor and they recommended me for sugar test where it always turn out to be in the normal range 80 to 90 in fasting and after fasting.please help.

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To keep your mouth moist, avoid tobacco and drink plenty of water — not coffee, soft drinks or alcohol, which can lead to a drier mouth. Chew gum or suck on candy — preferably sugarless &# ...  Read More

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