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Maxine27 · 07-24-2008, 09:37 AM

Hi Vangtage

Do you have the same problem during the day or is it only at night? If you suffer from it during the day too then it might be Xerostomia, or dry mouth condition. It is a mutifactorial condition but mainly comes about by using certain medications, diabetes, hormonal changes after menopause (In women) and head and neck radiothrapy.
Effective treatments include drinking more water, using artificial saliva and change in medication. I would also advise visiting your dentist as dry mouth increases the risk of tooth caries.
If you only get dry mouth at night, then it could be due to blocked nose and you should see your doctor for something to clear it.
I hope you find this helpful:-) and take care.

X M

07-24-2008, 09:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
Maxine27 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1	Dry Mouth Hi Vangtage Do you have the same problem during the day or is it only at night? If you suffer from it during the day too then it might be Xerostomia, or dry mouth condition. It is a mutifactorial condition but mainly comes about by using certain medications, diabetes, hormonal changes after menopause (In women) and head and neck radiothrapy. Effective treatments include drinking more water, using artificial saliva and change in medication. I would also advise visiting your dentist as dry mouth increases the risk of tooth caries. If you only get dry mouth at night, then it could be due to blocked nose and you should see your doctor for something to clear it. I hope you find this helpful:-) and take care. X M __________________ "If you want sucess, you've got to study it!"