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Dry mouth problem
I have very very dry mouth problem and skin of my upper side mouth is very irritating and dry pls advice me. I had gargle with very hot water and was drinking very hot water. Pls advice me.
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Dry mouth cases take food which have less citric acid , take more water , intermediately take salivating thing s like chew chewing gum S like ...
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check saliva flow in ur mouth , it s may be salivary duct obstruction by stone , u need to visit near hospital once
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If you are not taking any medication, dry mouth can be due to dehydration in the body.
Kindly give more information on your medical history.
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Any medical history?
Dry mouth has various treatments. But the underlying etiology is to be found.
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"Dental Clinic Treatment for Dry Mouth" by Dr.Sanjog Chandak - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/dental-clinic-treatment-for-dry-mouth-37716/post
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can go through this article.
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Your history is important in this condition
Are you on any medication and using it regularly?
Are you a diabetic?
Have you undergone any radiotherapy?
Or suffering from any other disease?
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if you are not having any of the above related to you go for a blood test to check your iron levels
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do sipping of water continuously it will help you to some extent and there are medication available
visit a good dentist to identify the underlying problem.
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U take any medicines in long time..
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Stop the drink
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The mucosa of your palate i.e the upper side as you are saying sometimes get burnt due too eating too hot food and drinking too hot water or beverages.
Firstly you stop now taking hot liquids. And for your dry mouth you can use WET MOUTH oral rinse ( you can use it 10 ml twice daily )
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If problem not solved kindly get checked by visiting dentist
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Drink lots of water
Take becousules capsules twice daily for 10 days
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Check for hemoglobin level in blood.
Consume iron rich food if hemoglobin level is low.
Consume citrus food.
Drink water 3 litres per day.
C.A to Z Gold,once a say, for 2 weeks.
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avoid very hot, cold, spicy food.
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Dr. Devdutta Mishra
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
it is advised to sip normal water frequently and try to keep it hydrated and as it is needed a detailed history to evaluate the problem please visit a dentist nearby.
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for the time being use duestom gel/ointment and coolora mouthwash. it will definitely help for the time being.
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