Dry Mouth Causes and Remedies

Symptoms Possible symptoms of dry mouth include: Dry oral mucosa, dry throat, hoarseness. Sticky, foamy feeling in the mouth Problems chewing, swallowing and speaking. Taste disorders Pain, burning of the mucous membrane and tongue, redness. Bad breath Dry lips, cracks at the corners of the mouth Dry mouth can lead to demineralization of the teeth, … Dry Mouth Causes and Remedies

Prognosis | Inflammation of the salivary gland

Prognosis The prognosis of an acute, one-off salivary gland inflammation is usually very good. If the trigger is found in time and a targeted, symptom-oriented therapy is started, the disease heals without problems or consequences within a few days. When removing salivary glands, especially those of the parotid gland, there is a risk that the … Prognosis | Inflammation of the salivary gland

Dry mouth

Introduction Many people suffer from a dry mouth (dry mouth, xerostomia). It is estimated that almost half of all people over 60 are affected by this condition. In most cases, a dry mouth is an unpleasant but harmless condition caused by tension or insufficient fluid intake. Sometimes, however, it can also be the expression of … Dry mouth

Therapy | Dry mouth

Therapy The therapy of a dry mouth always depends first on the underlying cause. Therapy recommendations can be: Sufficient liquid intake (water, unsweetened teas, juice spritzers) in case of dehydration Chewing gum or sucking sweets Avoid spicy food Quit smoking Restrict coffee/alcohol consumption Good oral hygiene Mouth sprays/gels/rinses Therapy of the underlying diseases Various sprays … Therapy | Dry mouth

Diagnosis | Dry mouth

Diagnosis The diagnosis of “dry mouth” is of course ultimately made by the patient himself, as this is a subjective feeling. In order to finally find out the cause, it can be useful to consult a doctor. This is especially true if the dry mouth is accompanied by other complaints and is so pronounced that … Diagnosis | Dry mouth