what causes a dry mouth and how can it be treated? my tongue feels scaly.?

Answer 1

ELJAY,

THERE ARE SOME CONDITIONS WHICH DO CAUSE XEROSTOMIA (dry mouth).THE MOST COMMON IS MEDICATIONS. ANOTHER ONE IS DIABETES,BUT THERE ARE OTHER EXPLANATIONS AS WELL.



Causes
On any given day, the average healthy adult produces about 3 pints of saliva. This secretion serves many purposes. Most noticeably, saliva makes it easier to talk. Saliva also helps prevent tooth decay. It washes away food and plaque from your teeth. Minerals found in saliva help repair early tooth decay. Saliva also limits bacterial growth that can dissolve tooth enamel or lead to mouth infections. And saliva neutralizes damaging acids in your mouth. Saliva enhances your ability to taste your food and makes it easier to swallow. In addition, enzymes in saliva aid in digestion.

Dry mouth can be part of the normal aging process. As you get older, your salivary glands may secrete less saliva. Thirst and your perception of thirst also may change. Thirst receptors in your brain become less responsive to your body's need for fluids. But most xerostomia actually is related to the medications taken by older adults rather than to the effects of aging.

Hundreds of medications, including some over-the-counter drugs, produce dry mouth as a side effect. Among the more likely types to cause problems are some of the drugs used to treat depression and anxiety, antihistamines, high blood pressure medications, anti-diarrheals, muscle relaxants, drugs for urinary incontinence, and Parkinson's disease medications.

Among the other causes of dry mouth are:

Cancer therapy. Chemotherapy drugs can change the nature of saliva and the amount produced. Radiation treatments to your head and neck can damage salivary glands, causing a marked decrease in saliva production.
Nerve damage. An injury or surgery that causes nerve damage to your head and neck area also can result in xerostomia.
Other health conditions. Dry mouth can result from health conditions that include the autoimmune disease Sjogren's syndrome, endocrine disorders, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, anxiety disorders and depression.
In addition, smoking or chewing tobacco can affect saliva production, aggravating dry mouth. Snoring and breathing with your mouth open also can contributes to this.

Answer 2

Many medications can cause a dry mouth. Are you on any medications? A dry mouth can be one of the first signs of diabetes. A dry mouth can also cause many dental problems, so make sure you have a dental check up.

You probably are going to need to end up going to the doctor to find a reason for your dry mouth.

I know how uncomfortable a dry mouth is. Mine was caused by medication and it was very uncomfortable.

Good luck to you.

Answer 3

This can be caused by medications, especially antibiotics,
drinking too much alcohol, not getting enough water in your
diet, breathing through your mouth instead of your nose,(like if you have a cold and your nose is congested) or it can be an
early sign of diabetes. Also it could be your tonsils causing you
to breathe through your mouth. It sounds like it also could be
some sort of vitamin deficiency, especially the B-vitamins. Or,
I hate to say it, an eating disorder.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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