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Dry mouth problem
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 mucus and pnd. History of sinus surgery.
anxiety (taken prodep 20mg years ago and stopped abruptly) and tiredness.
Breatlessness when slight physical exercise.
Heart, liver, kidney all healthy.
Haemoglobin good.
Should I take saliva stimulant medicines?
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Hydrate your self well 1st.
Common triggers include medications (like antihistamines and antidepressants),
dehydration,
mouth breathing,
and medical conditions like diabetes or Sjögren's syndrome
Consult a dentist at the earliest. Coz sometimes oral lichen planus can present with halitosis and dry mouth. OLP needs early treatment
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Good hydration and oral hygiene
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Dry mouth itself can cause halitosis,pnd associated with chronic sinusitis can worsen the condition.Yoi may need a second opinion of ent specialist.You can try gum or clove chewing to stimulate the salivary flow
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Your dry mouth is likely from mouth breathing due to PND and sinus issues. White tongue suggests poor saliva flow. Also get TSH checked â thyroid issues can cause dry mouth, tiredness and breathlessness together. Stay well hydrated and try to breathe through nose. Saliva substitutes can help temporarily.
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Drink more water. Please consult a dentist for good clinical examination of within mouth.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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No need, you need to Maintain adequate hydration and mouth hygiene.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Due air flow block
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There is no need for saliva stimulat medicines. Just keep good hydration. For more details, kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ankita Gupta
Internal Medicine
7 yrs exp
Asansol
Since you mentioned you have thick clear mucus and pnd with a history of sinus surgery it could possibly be due to that consider some steam inhalation with carbol plus and also keeping clove in your mouth might help temporarily.If at night you are facing nasal congestion decongestants might be required.Also maiantain good hydration.
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you may consult me for further details.
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oral hygiene to be maintained..
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Ruchi Bhandari
General Physician
23 yrs exp
Nainital
Hi
How is your blood pressure, thyroid levels and your salt intake
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You can use mouthwash after every meal
Drink lots of water
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Dr. Niranjan Swami
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Jodhpur
Keep yourself hydrated.
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for proper history taking and reviewing reports and previous consultation. kindly consult me
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