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What Causes Constant Dryness In Mouth?

i have a condition where I am constantly dry. from as far back as I can remember I have had to put running water on my toothbrush just to brush my teeth. several of my meds that I am currently taking has the side effect of dry mouth but I am constantly drinking water but I am always dry. I could spit gun powder. any suggestions on what it is called?
Thu, 14 May 2015
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Hello and thank you for the question!
There are a lot of causes that cause dryness in mouth.1.Different medications have side effects that may iclude dryness in mouth,such as drugs to treat depression,anxiety,pain,epillepsy,obezity etc.2.Different diseases such as:diabetes,anemia,rheumatoid arthritis,stroke etc.3.Conditions that lead to dehidration such as fever,vomiting,diarrhea,burns etc.4.Smoking.If you think that dryness in your mouth is caused by some medications that you are taking,than talk to your doctor to adjuct the dose.You can also help youself by drinkink a lot of water,chew sugar-free gum,breath through your nose and not your mouth.You can also have a blood exam to be sure.
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What Causes Constant Dryness In Mouth?

Hello and thank you for the question! There are a lot of causes that cause dryness in mouth.1.Different medications have side effects that may iclude dryness in mouth,such as drugs to treat depression,anxiety,pain,epillepsy,obezity etc.2.Different diseases such as:diabetes,anemia,rheumatoid arthritis,stroke etc.3.Conditions that lead to dehidration such as fever,vomiting,diarrhea,burns etc.4.Smoking.If you think that dryness in your mouth is caused by some medications that you are taking,than talk to your doctor to adjuct the dose.You can also help youself by drinkink a lot of water,chew sugar-free gum,breath through your nose and not your mouth.You can also have a blood exam to be sure. Best regards!