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Dry Tongue
For the Last week my tongue is gets dry continuously... I hydrate myself nicely throughout the day. But my mouth gets dry right after I drink water. It has gotten to a point that my tongue is now aching slightly from being dry for long. I tried squeezing lemon juice directly in my mouth to get my saliva going. And it did work for sometime till the sourness was gone. What should I do? And is there a Home remedy for this?
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It is called xerostomia,rquired medical history and it is treatable,consult through this for medication
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Are you on any medications?
Just get a routine blood test done to rule out any medical condition.
-Sip water or sugar-free drinks or suck ice chips throughout the day to moisten your mouth.
-Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free hard candies.
-Try over-the-counter saliva substitutes that contain xylitol.
-Breathe through your nose, not your mouth if you are breathing through your mouth.
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Visit a local dentist and get it clinically evaluated.
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U need to take citrus fruits regularly .u ve to undergo blood test to rule out any deficiency.visit near by dentist for further treatment and evaluation.
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Hi.. You said from your side you are hydrating well and tried other, so now I will advise you go visit a dentist so that dentist can actually see your mouth and have a thorough check up. After checkup only exact problem will be known and treatment should be planned accordingly. Also this dry mouth can be seen if you are having some habits/ genetics. We have to rule out every possible cause for it.
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Don't worry it can be treated, just don't delay visiting a dentist because dry mouth leads to ulceration and decay
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Dr. Needhi Singh
Dentist
1 yrs exp
Farrukhabad
Plz check if you are a mouth breather..
You can opt for artificial saliva substitute also
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Dr. Deshant Agarwal
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Get your HBA1c test done
If u are on any other medication plz let us know
Drink lots of water
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
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You need to visit a dentist and get a clinical examination done. Get a routine blood work done to rule out any underlying medical condition. Drink and eat a lot of citrus fruits. Continue to hydrate well with water.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hii chew some ice cube or frozen fruits
Mentain oral hygiene
Avoid sugary food
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