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Dryness in mouth
I usually feel like dryness in my mouth even after drinking water. It causes issues while speaking and hence lowers my confidence while talking to someone.
I don't know whom to reach out to for this issue. Sometimes, I really struggle to speak and it becomes kind of embarrassing.
Currently, I try to speak slowly and to stretch each and every word.
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Dry mouth or xerostomia
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In order to keep mucous membrane wet
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Do you have any other symptoms of diarrhea or abdominal pain or pain in oral cavity, or history of any other disease or any habits of tobacco or smoking, try taking lozenzges or mint peppermint and keep it in your mouth, try it out.
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Consult online
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Need few more details
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Exclude diabetes by blood sugar, both fasting and post meal. Get thyroid function tests, serum b12 and vit d done.
Drink more water, take adequate rest.
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Possible causes:
1. Dehydration – even if you’re drinking water, your body might not be retaining enough.
2. Stress/Anxiety – anxiety can reduce saliva flow and tighten throat muscles.
3. Mouth Breathing – especially during sleep or due to nasal blockage.
4. Vitamin Deficiencies – low B12, iron, or zinc can affect oral health.
5. Side effects of medications – like antihistamines, antidepressants, or antacids.
6. Salivary gland issues – though rare, they can cause persistent dry mouth.
7. Systemic conditions – like diabetes or thyroid disorders.
Advise:
1. Blood Sugar levels
2. Thyroid profile
3. Vitamin B12, D3, Iron
Keep yourself hydrated
Use sugar-free chewing gum or lozenges
Avoid caffeine and alcohol
Next Steps
Consult with an ENT specialist
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I’m Retired Doctor from Indian Armed Forces
1. What kind of work u do? Outdoors ? Where u belong to? Still travelling can be exhausting.
2. Sugar. Test if more thirst, urination or excess hunger
3. Are you having headache?
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Answer me these questions. These are basics, is all comes right, we ll explore other diagnoses. But most likely you ll be fine soon with this only.
Health Tips
Get a sugar test.
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Need more details connect plz
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Drink 7 glass of water. Keep lozeyges in mouth now and then contact if you need
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kindly consult .
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Umesh Kumar Sah
Endocrinologist
9 yrs exp
Lucknow
If you have increase thirst means polydipsia , visit an endocrinologist but if you have voice speech problems , visit ENT doctor for laryngoscopy..
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Rewa
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food and
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get sugar tests done and have a follow-up.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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