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What are the smptoms of Dry Mouth
I am a mother of a 5 year old son. i have noticed cracks around his mouth recently which remain even after i apply moisturizer or petroleum gel regularly. he hardly drinks water throughout the day, i have to remind him to drink it. can he be suffering from dry mouth? what are the symptoms of dry mouth?
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Dehydration.. give him lot of water. He doesn’t like water u can give him .. tender coconut water , musambi or orange juice
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Give your child adequate floss. Check with your paediatrician if he requires vitamin b complex as sometimes bcomplex deficiency can cause cracks around the mouth
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