What's the reason for the dryness in the mouth

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Incidence rate of dry mouth parched and tongue scorched is often seen in morning or afternoon. Xerostomia is not uncommon in clinic, especially in the elderly. Due to the decrease of saliva secretion, patients feel dry mouth, foreign body sensation and burning sensation. When chewing food, especially dry food, they can not form food ball and affect swallowing. What's the reason for the dry mouth.

What's the reason for the dryness in the mouth

First, in the oral cavity, often due to missing teeth, caries, periodontal disease, improper denture and other factors, resulting in the decline of chewing function, the salivary gland and masticatory muscle stimulation is reduced, resulting in the decrease of salivary secretion; on the other hand, because of the salivary gland degeneration, the amount and quality of salivary secretion changes, this situation is more common in the elderly. In addition, the saliva secretion of patients with chronic mastitis can also be reduced, leading to xerostomia.

Second: in terms of systemic factors, suffering from Sjogren's syndrome or vitamin deficiency, endocrine disorders, especially the disorder of sex hormone secretion, is also an important cause of xerostomia.

Third: in addition, when patients with high fever, taking diuretics and major surgery, especially after major abdominal surgery can also cause temporary xerostomia. Patients with rheumatoid, rheumatoid and other immune diseases, or nephrotic syndrome, due to long-term use of hormones, resulting in reduced saliva secretion and dry mouth.

matters needing attention

Drink more water, take part in physical exercise actively, eat more fruits and vegetables, prohibit eating spicy food, do not smoke and drink,