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Suggest Remedy For Dry Mouth During Pregnancy
Question: I am 10 weeks pregnant and my tongue feels like sandpaper ..mostly at night I leave water by my bed but wakes me up constantly ...takes a while in the morning to feel somewhat normal.
The only thing that helps is hard candy and only for a short time does it help
The only thing that helps is hard candy and only for a short time does it help
Brief Answer:
Drinking lots of water is the easiest way to avoid dry mouth.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Dry mouth is a common symptom that may occur during pregnancy. It is because your body stores more water to increase blood volume and you urinate more frequently. So it is important to drink plenty of fluids.
Try to avoid acidic juices like grapefruit or orange, coffee and tea because this can cause dry mouth. Chewing gums will increase saliva production in the mouth. Also you can try dry mouth mouthwash.
Please note that decrease saliva production may lead to tooth decay and mouth infections so remember about regular dental visits. Brush your teeth at least twice a day.
I also suggest you to check your blood sugar level because sometimes you may notice a dry mouth if your blood sugar levels are high.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Drinking lots of water is the easiest way to avoid dry mouth.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Dry mouth is a common symptom that may occur during pregnancy. It is because your body stores more water to increase blood volume and you urinate more frequently. So it is important to drink plenty of fluids.
Try to avoid acidic juices like grapefruit or orange, coffee and tea because this can cause dry mouth. Chewing gums will increase saliva production in the mouth. Also you can try dry mouth mouthwash.
Please note that decrease saliva production may lead to tooth decay and mouth infections so remember about regular dental visits. Brush your teeth at least twice a day.
I also suggest you to check your blood sugar level because sometimes you may notice a dry mouth if your blood sugar levels are high.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
How do I check my sugar levels and what is a normal level
Brief Answer:
Your local doctor will know about fasting glucose.
Detailed Answer:
You should do fasting blood glucose. This test measures the level of glucose in the blood after fasting for at least 8 hours (without food or liquid, except water).
A small amount of blood will be collected from your finger. Levels between 60-95 mg/dl are normal during pregnancy.
Best regards.
Your local doctor will know about fasting glucose.
Detailed Answer:
You should do fasting blood glucose. This test measures the level of glucose in the blood after fasting for at least 8 hours (without food or liquid, except water).
A small amount of blood will be collected from your finger. Levels between 60-95 mg/dl are normal during pregnancy.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you I will do that when I get home tomorrow from being away
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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