what is the cause?

Question

sometimes in the night i wake up and my tongue feels like sandpaper and is very dry what is the cause?

it happens a lot lately and it concerns me.I drink a lot of water and coffee during the day.

Answer 1

Well, for starters, maybe cut back on the coffee a little. Caffeinated beverages are dehydrating.

Actually, though, I think it's probably as simple as breathing through your mouth while you're sleeping. Is it possible you have a sinus infection or a deviated septum?

You might want to give those nighttime nasal strips a shot. If you're breathing through your mouth while you sleep because your nasal passages are stuffed up, it could help.

Answer 2

You're most likely dehydrated. You are also most likely a mouth breather or your nose has been stuffy. Lay off the caffeine and up the water intake.

You can use Biotene Dry Mouth products if its really bothersome.

Answer 3

Coffee is a diuretic. It will make you urinate frequently. Drinking a glass or two of water with dinner may help. Sleeping with your mouth open will make your palate quite dry as well.

Answer 4

It could be dehydration from the coffee even though you drink water. If it occurs often I would consult a doctor.

Answer 5

Too much coffee, try to intake more vitamin C, eat more vegatables and avoid deep fried foods for a week, drink some beer. And eat more friuts like apples and oranges.

Answer 6

You may be sleeping with your mouth open. Lay off of the caffiene as it will irritate your bladder and make you urinate more often; drink non-carbonated drinks.

Answer 7

Did you consult a doctor?