The therapist warned about the diseases hiding behind the dry mouth

A dry mouth that persists for a long time is not a sign of thirst or stress. Sergey Vechtomov, a therapist and cardiologist at the SM Clinic, said this on Wednesday, April 22. He told me what serious diseases can be hidden behind this symptom.

According to the expert, one of the most common causes of dry mouth is diseases of the endocrine system.

"First of all, we are talking about diabetes mellitus, in which this symptom is often accompanied by severe thirst, frequent urination and general weakness," Vechtomov warned in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

In addition, the cause of persistent dry mouth can be diseases of the salivary glands, such as inflammatory processes or autoimmune disorders. The cardiologist attributed Sjogren's syndrome to them, a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks the cells of the salivary and lacrimal glands, which leads to dryness.

This problem can also occur due to neurological and psychoemotional factors, the therapist added. Increased anxiety and panic attacks can temporarily disrupt the normal functioning of the salivary glands, causing a feeling of dryness, he concluded.

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On the same day, biologist Irina Lyalina warned that diabetics should be careful about eating bread, as it can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. 360.ru .

In turn, general practitioner Elena Pavlova clarified that "refined flour and products with added sugar" can lead to more drastic sugar spikes after meals, which is especially noticeable "with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance," NSN reports.

Earlier, on January 17, Medical Xpress magazine reported that diabetes remains one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, while it often develops asymptomatically in its early stages. The lack of timely diagnosis increases the risk of serious complications, while scientists know the key signs that may indicate the onset of the disease.