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What Could Be The Reason For Having Very Dry Mouth?

For past month I have been suffering from a very dry mouth despite drinking lots of water and sucking a variety of menthol lozenges etc. Also I hurt my tongue (I don t know how) some weeks ago and it still hurts.I am 80, have rectal and bowel problems, still very active but tire very easily. Also I am currently suffering from problems with my ears and have been waiting 3 months for an ENT appointment. I take 8 pills a day!
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Hello thanks for consulting at hcm...you might be having burning mouth syndrome with your dry mouth symptoms... Drink frequent sips of water to keep your self hydrated..keep your tongue clean by brushing with a soft brush...since you take 8 pills a day...some may cause you dry mouth also...so eat nutritious food and vegetables -fruits.Plz take a consult with oral physician...hope it helps..tc...
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What Could Be The Reason For Having Very Dry Mouth?

Hello thanks for consulting at hcm...you might be having burning mouth syndrome with your dry mouth symptoms... Drink frequent sips of water to keep your self hydrated..keep your tongue clean by brushing with a soft brush...since you take 8 pills a day...some may cause you dry mouth also...so eat nutritious food and vegetables -fruits.Plz take a consult with oral physician...hope it helps..tc...