Causes of DryMouth ?
Read about Causes
of DryMouth Disease presented in simple
easy to understand language
Some Causes of Dry Mouth or XerostoSaliva
A
permanent feeling of dry mouth or decreased saliva flow can be
caused by:
Biological aging - this is a contributing factor, but probably does
not cause it systemic diseases such as
Rheumatoid conditions (example: Sjogren's Syndrome)
Dysfunctional immune system (example: AIDS)
Hormonal disorders (example: Diabetes)
Neurologic disorders (example: Parkinson's disease)
Decreased chewing ability- resulting in a liquid diet and soft food
choice which tend to decrease the flow of saliva
surgical removal of salivary glands
Dry mouth can also occur due to
Radiation therapy - radiation can result in permanent damage to the
salivary glands.
Drugs or medications - over 400 drugs cause dry mouth as a side
effect. The more common drugs are:
Decongestants
Diuretics
Antihypertensive
Antidepressants
Antihistamines
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