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- Dry mouth: Introduction
- Causes (290 conditions)
- Types
- Diagnosis Checklist (18 listings)
- Misdiagnosis
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
- Diagnostic tests (19 listings)
- Symptom Checker
- Drug causes (1412 listings)
- Drug interaction causes (747 listings)
- Videos
- Definitions
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- News (4 listings)
- Stories from Users
Dry mouth: Introduction
Dry mouth: When the mouth is not as moist as usual. See free access online books about Dry mouth below. See detailed information below for a list of 290 causes of Dry mouth, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Dry mouth:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Dry mouth.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Some simple reasons for dry mouth include:
- Stuffy nose
- Mouth breathing (see Breathing symptoms)
- Inadequate fluid intake
- Dehydration - see causes of dehydration
- Anxiety (type of Neurosis)
- Fear
- Stage fright
- Certain nutritional deficiencies may cause dry mouth:
- Salivary gland disorder
- Salivary gland calculus
- Excessive urination (type of Urinary disorders) - causes dehydration; see causes of excessive urination
- Certain hormonal or metabolic disorders:
- Sjogren's syndrome
- Diabetes - mainly if undiagnosed or poorly controlled.
- Poorly controlled diabetes - because it causes frequent urination
- Undiagnosed diabetes
- Sarcoidosis
- Amyloidosis
- HIV
- Radiation therapy - if it exposes the head and neck to radiation.
- Radiation exposure
- Certain medications - in fact many medications can cause dry mouth
- Amphetamine intoxication
- Sarcoidosis
- Mumps
- Sjgren's syndrome
- more causes...»
See full list of 290 causes of Dry mouth
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Causes of Types of Dry mouth:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Dry mouth:
- Cracked mouth corner (10 causes)
- more types...»
Review causes of types of Dry mouth in more specific categories:
- Dry mouth in children (29 causes)
- more types...»
See full list of 5 types for Dry mouth
Dry mouth: Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Dry mouth, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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- Dry mouth and Head symptoms (218 causes)
- Dry mouth and Face symptoms (215 causes)
- Dry mouth and Mouth symptoms (213 causes)
- Dry mouth and Throat symptoms (212 causes)
- Dry mouth and Heart symptoms (188 causes)
- Dry mouth and Heart rhythm symptoms (181 causes)
- Dry mouth and Digestive symptoms (178 causes)
- Dry mouth and Respiratory symptoms (177 causes)
- Dry mouth and Rapid heart beat (175 causes)
- Dry mouth and Behavioral symptoms (169 causes)
- Dry mouth and Emotional symptoms (169 causes)
- Dry mouth and Breathing difficulties (167 causes)
- Dry mouth and Breath symptoms (165 causes)
- Dry mouth and Personality symptoms (164 causes)
- Dry mouth and Nausea (163 causes)
- Dry mouth and Society problems (159 causes)
- Dry mouth and Anxiety (155 causes)
- more...»
See full list of 2209 Symptom Checker combinations related to Dry mouth
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Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Throat symptoms (2320 causes)
- Mouth symptoms (2823 causes)
- Head symptoms (5905 causes)
- Face symptoms (4286 causes)
- more symptoms...»
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Dry mouth
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Dry mouth:
- Dry lips
- Mouth pain (126 causes)
- Saliva symptoms (386 causes)
- Mouth breathing
- Dehydration (239 causes)
- Diabetes (213 causes)
- Sjogren's syndrome
- Absent salivary glands
- Sarcoidosis
- Cystic fibrosis
- Anxiety (804 causes)
- Diarrhea (2132 causes)
- more symptoms...»
Diagnostic Guides for Dry mouth
Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Dry mouth from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Dry mouth. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Dry mouth
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Dry mouth: Undiagnosed Conditions
Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:
- Chronic Major Diseases that are commonly Undiagnosed:
- more undiagnosed conditions...»
Hospitals & Clinics: Dry mouth
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- Dental Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
- Senior Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
- Nursing Homes & Aged Care Facilities -- Quality Ratings
- more quality ratings...»
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Dry mouth: Related Rare Diseases
Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:
- Chronic Major Diseases -- Rare Types:
- more rare diseases...»
Diagnostic tests for Dry mouth:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Dry mouth. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Look for evidence of dehydration
- Inspect for dental caries which may be a complication of dry mouth
- Inspect for oral candidiasis which may be a complication of dental caries
- more tests...»
See full list of 19
diagnostic tests for Dry mouth
Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Dry mouth. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had the dry mouth (xerostomia)? - to establish if acute or chronic.
- What is the age of the person with dry eyes? - elderly people often complain of a dry mouth as salivary secretion tends to fall with age.
- Are there simple reasons for the dry mouth? - e.g. stuffy nose, mouth breathing, snoring, stage fright, fear, anxiety.
- Fluid intake? - may suggest inadequate intake of fluid and dehydration as cause of dry mouth e.g. poor fluid intake due to illness, anorexia, malnutrition or neglect.
- Have you been treated with radiation therapy? - may cause dry mouth if the head and neck has been exposed to radiation.
- more questions...»
See Diagnosis Checklist for Dry mouth (18 listings)
Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Dry mouth) may include:
- Symptoms of dehydration ? - e.g. thirst, postural dizziness, fainting and reduced urine output - may cause dry mouth.
- Symptoms of Primary Sjogren's syndrome? - e.g. dry eyes, dryness of the mouth, skin or vagina. This syndrome may be associated with many systemic conditions such as Raynaud's phenomenon, difficulty in swallowing (as seen in systemic sclerosis), painful joints (like that seen with systemic lupus erythematosus), thyroid disease, myasthenia gravis, primary biliary cirrhosis, chronic active hepatitis, renal diabetes insipidus, renal tubular acidosis and vasculitis.
- Symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis? - e.g. joint pain, swelling, deformity and morning stiffness. It may also cause a number of systemic symptoms including carpal tunnel syndrome, anemia and enlarged spleen. 15% of people with Rheumatoid arthritis have a secondary Sjogren's syndrome which comprises dry eyes and dry mouth.
- Symptoms of diabetes mellitus - e.g. frequent urination, excessive thirst, weight loss, fatigue - dry mouth may be present in uncontrolled or undiagnosed diabetes mellitus due to excessive urination.
- Symptoms that may cause dehydration? - e.g. vomiting, diarrhea, fever, excessive urination, extensive exfoliation of skin, gastrointestinal bleeding.
- more symptoms...»
See Diagnosis Checklist for Dry mouth (18 listings)
Stories from Users for Dry mouth
Real-life user stories relating to Dry mouth:
- Too young for Fibromyalgia
- too young for memory loss
- dry throat
- I Need Help NOW (Throat)
- bladder frequency, burning eyes, dry mouth, some diarrhea
- tongue/roof of mouth feel cold
- Feel Contagious? Tingly? Long lasting illness? Dry Mouth? CLICK HERE
- Too young for this
- Multiple symptoms(Vision problems, dry mouth, foggy feeling)-please help!
- MY Tongue
- choking because of phlegm in throat
- Throat
- Difficulty Swallowing/Dry Mouth
- Sores in the corner of mouth
- Throat Issue :(
- Swollen Throat Infection/Redness in Mouth
- Too Young For Memory Loss.
- Tongue
- tongue issues
- Throat Infection, Doctor Couldn't Help...
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Dry mouth or relevant symptoms:
- Constitutional (General Wellbeing) (371)
- Allergic/Immunologic (157)
- Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (775)
- ENMT (Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat) (513)
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Causes of Dry mouth listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Dry mouth as a symptom include:
- Amitriptyline
- Amphetamine
- Antipsychotic agents
- Atropine
- Botulism
- Chlorpheniramine
- Chlorpromazine
- Cinnarizine
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Dehydration
- Deserpidine
- Desipramine
- Diphenhydramine
- Disopyramide
- more causes...»
See full list of 290
causes of Dry mouth
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medications or substances causing Dry mouth:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Dry mouth as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Numerous medications - various medications can cause dry mouth
- Antihistamines
- Certain diuretics
- Certain high blood pressure medications
- Certain muscle spasm medications
- Certain decongestants
- more causes...»
See full list of 1412
medications causing Dry mouth
Drug interactions causing Dry mouth:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Dry mouth as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Cyclobenzaprine and narcotic pain reliever interaction
- Flexeril and narcotic pain reliever interaction
- Cyclobenzaprine and ipratropium interaction
- Flexeril and ipratropium interaction
- Cyclobenzaprine and other anticholinergic drug interaction
- Flexeril and other anticholinergic drug interaction
- more interactions...»
See full list of 747 drug interactions causing Dry mouth
Article Excerpts about Dry mouth
Dry mouth (xerostomia) is common in many adults and may make it hard to eat, swallow, taste, and speak. (Source: excerpt from Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
Dry mouth (xerostomia) is common in many adults and may make it hard to eat, swallow, taste, and speak. (Source: excerpt from Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
Definitions of Dry mouth:
An oral condition in which salivary flow is reduced. --2004
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Organs affected by Dry mouth:
The list of organs typically affected by Dry mouth may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Dry mouth
The list below shows some of the causes of Dry mouth mentioned in various sources:
- Amitriptyline
- Amitriptyline toxicity - dry mouth
- Amoxapine toxicity - dry mouth
- Amphetamine
- Amphetamine abuse - dry mouth
- Amphetamine intoxication
- Amyloidosis - dry mouth
- more causes...»
See full list of 290 causes of Dry mouth
How Common are these Causes of Dry mouth?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Dry mouth. Of the 290 causes of Dry mouth that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 1 causes are "very common" diseases
- 3 causes are "common" diseases
- 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0 causes are "rare" diseases
- 7 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 281 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 290 causes of Dry mouth
Conditions listing symptoms: Dry mouth:
The following list of conditions have 'Dry mouth' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Dry mouth:
The following list of conditions have 'Dry mouth' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Causes of Dry mouth Based on Risk Factors
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Dry mouth?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Dry mouth, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
- more specialists...»
What are the alternative names for Dry mouth:
Aptyalism, Asialia, Hyposalivation, Oral dryness, Salivary secretion decreased, Salivation decreased, Xerostomia
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Dry mouth:
Subtypes of Dry mouth:
Cracked mouth corner (1 cause)
Medical Conditions associated with Dry mouth:
Throat symptoms (2303 causes), Mouth symptoms (2805 causes), Head symptoms (5831 causes), Face symptoms (4261 causes)
Symptoms related to Dry mouth:
Dry lips, Mouth pain (98 causes), Saliva symptoms (374 causes), Mouth breathing, Dehydration (154 causes), Diabetes (182 causes), Sjogren's syndrome, Absent salivary glands, Sarcoidosis, Cystic fibrosis, Anxiety (698 causes), Diarrhea (1842 causes)
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Medical News summaries about Dry mouth
Our news pages contain the following medical news summaries about Dry mouth and many other medical conditions:
- Antidepressant combined with smoking patch more effective for those trying to quit smoking
- Drug approved for treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Nutrition is a vital element in fighting mesothelioma
- Zyrtec more effective in symptom relief than Allegra
News Archives for Dry mouth
Medical news articles related to Dry mouth include:
- Acupuncture Cuts Dry Mouth in Cancer Patients
- DASH Diet Has Extra Benefits for Women's Health
- Pharoah's Wine Jar Yields Medicinal Secrets
- How Old Is Too Old to Work?
- Patients' Bill of Rights Too Tough to Read
- CPR Can Save Young Lives, Too
- Too Few Understand Diabetes' Dangers
- more health news...»
Source: HealthDay News
Evidence Based Medicine Research for Dry mouth
Medical research papers related to Dry mouth include:
- Alpha2-adrenergic agonists for the management of opioid withdrawal
- Tramadol for neuropathic pain
- Saliva Substitutes: Choosing and prescribing the right product
- Vertigo: The Epley maneuver vs. benzodiazepines, anticholinergics or antiemetics?
- Interventions for the management of oral submucous fibrosis
- Selegiline Transdermal Patch (Emsam) for Major Depressive Disorder
- Fesoterodine
- Effect of tesofensine on bodyweight loss, body composition, and quality of life in obese patients: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
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Related medical articles from our Disease Center for Dry mouth:
- Introduction: Dry mouth
- Basic Summary for Dry mouth
- Types of Dry mouth
- Videos for Dry mouth
- Drug Causes of Dry mouth
- Misdiagnosis of Dry mouth
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