The dry mouth sensation has a scientific name, it is called xerostomia. It means precisely having a lack of saliva which leads us to feel the mouth mixed. Sometimes it can just mean that we need to hydrate. But in other cases it can be a wake-up call for some diseases. Let’s see which ones together.
Having a dry and sticky mouth could hide some disease
As we said, it basically means that our salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva. This can be caused by poor hydration, poor nutrition, or the use of certain medications. It can also occur after episodes of diarrhea or fever. Also there chemotherapy leads to a dry mouth, due to the aggressiveness of the drugs that are used.
But xerostomia can also be a symptom of some medical conditions. So it is important to monitor the situation and contact your doctor. Especially in case of persistent dryness.
For example, it can be caused by stress and anxiety. But it can also be a wake-up call for nerve damage. In fact, the nerves that cause the salivary glands to produce saliva may have been damaged.
In severe cases it could be a symptom of a systemic autoimmune disease. Sjögren’s syndrome. This disease leads to dysfunction of the endocrine glands. So it also causes xerostomia.
But type 1 and 2 diabetes can also cause this dry mouth in patients. The same thing happened with HIV patients.
Sometimes the feeling of dryness could be combined with a bitter taste in the mouth. Better not to underestimate these two symptoms. Combined they could warn us of others pathologies.
We have seen that having a dry and sticky mouth could hide some disease. So it is good not to underestimate this symptom. It could simply be alcohol abuse or poor diet. But it’s never bad to be cautious. And if we realize that you often have dry mouth, it is better to consult a specialist. Talking to your dentist is definitely a start. So you can tell us if it is something easily treatable or if it hides some pathology.
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