Sudden dry mouth or feeling of water needs at night is a common problem. But if this problem is happening daily, then it can be not only dehydration, but also a sign of some serious diseases. In medical language it is called “Xerostomia”. This situation occurs when salivary glands do not make sufficient amount of saliva.

Doctor’s opinion: Frequent mouth drying is not a mild symptom
Dr. explains:

“Lack of saliva is not limited to the drying of the mouth. It also affects digestion, mouth cleaning and teeth health. If this is happening frequently at night, the patient must get his medical condition checked.”

6 possible causes/diseases of mouth drying at night:
Diabetes (diabetes):

Due to high blood sugar, there may be a lack of water in the body, due to which the mouth starts drying up at night.

Sleep apnea or snoring:

Opening the mouth, the moisture of the mouth blows due to gold or snoring.

Side effect of some medicines:

Antihistamine, depression, high BP and allergic medicines affect the saliva glands.

Sjogren’s Syndrome:

The disease affects saliva and tear -making glands.

Smoking and alcohol intake:

Both these things can decrease the production of saliva.

growing old:

The saliva glands slow down with aging, which increases the complaint of drying the mouth.

What to do? Treatment and precautions
Drink plenty of water throughout the day

Clean mouth before sleeping at night

Avoid smoking and alcohol

Chinese -free chewing gum helps to increase saliva production

Contact Ent or General Physician if the problem increases

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