The doctor named the causes of dry mouth in healthy people

Olga Ulankina, Candidate of Medical Sciences, expert doctor at the Hemotest Laboratory, told on Thursday, May 28, why healthy people may experience dry mouth or xerostomia.

According to the expert, the main cause of dry mouth is an excess of caffeine in the menu. Ulankina noted that coffee and strong tea have a mild diuretic effect. They accelerate the excretion of fluid from the body through the kidneys, which temporarily reduces the total volume of water in the tissues.

"When drinking coffee, strong tea, poor drinking habits and dehydration, the salivary glands reduce saliva production. This mechanism is temporary: it's worth drinking water, and saliva production returns to normal," the doctor explained in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

In addition, dry mouth can also occur due to the fact that a person breathes through his mouth during sleep or sleeps in a room with dry air during the heating season. In this case, a humidifier and nasal breathing can solve the problem, she added.

In addition, antihistamines, diuretics, and some antidepressants can also cause dry mouth. Cancellation or replacement of the drug under the supervision of a doctor eliminates the unpleasant sensation without additional treatment, Ulankina concluded.

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On April 22, Sergey Vechtomov, a therapist and cardiologist at the SM Clinic, told us what serious diseases can be hidden behind a dry mouth that persists for a long time. 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, he said.

In turn, Dr. Alexander Myasnikov warned on May 15 that kidney problems can be caused by symptoms such as severe weakness and fatigue, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, as well as an unpleasant taste in the mouth, dry mouth and a constant feeling of thirst, according to the website. kp.ru .