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How Can Difficulty In Swallowing And Dry Mouth Be Treated?

I have been having problems swallowing for three months I also have a dry moth and need to keep drinking water or chewing gum to help with this I have already seen a ear,nose , and throat specialist and he couldn t find anything wrong with my throat has the problem still persists I would welcome any suggestions that you might have.
Mon, 10 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Dry mouth and eyes may be due to drugs, or Sjogren's syndrome or stomatitis or iron or vitamin b12 deficiency or infections etc.

Repeated pharyngitis or post nasal drip may cause dryness of mouth.

Please check your thyroid status, anti-rho antibodies, blood hemoglobin, ANA levels etc.

Avoid antihistamines and anticholinergic drugs may cause dryness. Use the humidifier if you're living in the dry environment.

Use Oralube solution for mouth lubrication. Please consult your ENT specialist/rheumatologist, they will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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How Can Difficulty In Swallowing And Dry Mouth Be Treated?

Hi, Dry mouth and eyes may be due to drugs, or Sjogren s syndrome or stomatitis or iron or vitamin b12 deficiency or infections etc. Repeated pharyngitis or post nasal drip may cause dryness of mouth. Please check your thyroid status, anti-rho antibodies, blood hemoglobin, ANA levels etc. Avoid antihistamines and anticholinergic drugs may cause dryness. Use the humidifier if you re living in the dry environment. Use Oralube solution for mouth lubrication. Please consult your ENT specialist/rheumatologist, they will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist