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Read about dry mouth causes (dehydration, diabetes, Sjogren's syndrome, medications for allergies and anxiety), symptoms (sore throat, raw tongue) and treatment. ... What causes dry mouth?
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www.medicinenet.com/dry_mouth/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/dry_mouth/article.htm
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Terms related to Dry Mouth: ... Main Articles on Dry Mouth ... Causes of Dry Mouth...
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www.medicinenet.com/dry_mouth/symptoms.htm
www.medicinenet.com/dry_mouth/symptoms.htm
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Dry mouth is a common complaint in older adults. Learn about causes, treatments. ... Dry mouth is common in older adults. Mouth dryness may have many causes. As you get older, your salivary glands may secrete less saliva. Thirst and your perception of thirst also can change with aging. Thirst receptors in your brain become...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/dry-mouth/AN00777
www.mayoclinic.com/health/dry-mouth/AN00777
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Dry mouth — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of lack of saliva (xerostomia). ... Dry mouth can cause problems because saliva helps prevent tooth decay by limiting bacterial growth and washing away food and plaque. Saliva enhances your ability to taste and makes it easier to swallow.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/dry-mouth/HA00034
www.mayoclinic.com/health/dry-mouth/HA00034
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Xerostomia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Xerostomia (xer·o·sto·mi·a) is the medical term for the subjective complaint of dry mouth due to a lack of saliva. Xerostomia is sometimes colloquially called pasties, cottonmouth, doughmouth or de...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerostomia
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Offers a definition, causes, symptoms and treatments. ... DRY MOUTH, also known as "XEROSTOMIA" (Greek: "xero" = dry; "stoma" = mouth), is a very common condition. It affects about one in every four to five adults, mainly women. Moreover, it’s prevalence increases with age.
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www.drymouth.info/
www.drymouth.info/
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This page provides current information about Dry Mouth as it relates to the public. ... Reduced saliva flow that results in a dry mouth is a common problem among older adults. It is caused by certain medical disorders and is often a side effect of medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers and diuretics.
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www.ada.org/public/topics/dry_mouth.asp
www.ada.org/public/topics/dry_mouth.asp
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Since Dry Mouth is caused by many things, it should not be surprising that there are different ways to treat it. If your physician or dentist can determine the cause of your oral dryness, he/she may be able to provide you with a specific cure.
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www.drymouth.info/consumer/TreatmentForDM.asp
www.drymouth.info/consumer/TreatmentForDM.asp
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