My mouth get so dry, my lips stick together. What causes this?
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sleeping with your mouth open? \nHave you tried chap stick before you go to bed?\nDrink a glass of water before bedtime.\nSleep with a humidifier.
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could be an allergy. i've had somthing similar, except around my  nose, mouth, and chin. maybe it's best to go to doctor.  :0)
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STEP 1: Apply lip balm or petroleum jelly. You can also try coating your lips with skin moisturizer, vitamin E oil or aloe vera gel. These greasy products help keep your lips properly moisturized. \nSTEP 2: Use lip balm that contains sunblock if you are going to be outside. \nSTEP 3: Avoid licking your lips, since the saliva will evaporate and leave them dry. \nSTEP 4: Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. \nSTEP 5: Consider moistening the air in your home with a humidifier. \nSTEP 6: Keep in mind that cracks at the corners of your mouth can indicate riboflavin deficiencies; you can treat this with vitamin B-2 supplements.
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What you are getting is a mucus discharge that is protecting the airway from drying out.  You definitely need to drink more water during and throughout the day.  Also cut back on some of the dairy products like yogurt, the spores in Yogurt tend to add to this mucus formation.\nBest of luck, oh one more thing do not be afraid to spit when you run or hack this up, it is okay to get rid of it your body will produce more.
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water water water.  dry lips are one of the first signs of dehydration.
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Is there something that you are eating consistently that correlates to this? \n\nI sometimes have a metallic taste in my mouth.\n\nDr. Weil says:\n\n I have a weird metallic taste in my mouth that won't go away. Should I be worried?\n\n \n Probably not. Some antibiotics and drugs, such as those for high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney stones, or depression, can cause odd tastes. If you're not taking medications for conditions like these and if you haven't had a thorough general checkup recently, see your doctor to rule out any undiagnosed health problems. Sometimes the flu, heartburn, or very rarely, lead poisoning, can cause the odd taste.\n\nIf your doc finds nothing amiss, try your dentist. She'll look for gum disease and will probably check out any existing dental work; as fillings age, they can sometimes break down and alter taste. If those causes aren't to blame, pay extra attention to your oral hygiene. Be sure to brush your teeth carefully at least twice a day and use a tongue scraper to remove the bacteria and debris that can collect on your tongue, which could create off tastes in your mouth.\n\nIn addition, not drinking enough water can contribute to problems with taste. Up your intake and see if that helps. You don't have to drink the recommended eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day; my rule of thumb is to drink as much of that amount as you comfortably can--and more than you think you need.\n\nIf you rule out all of these possible causes and still have the taste, it might be worth consulting a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. He would view the metallic taste as a sign of an imbalance in your system, such as too much stress, too little sleep or exercise, or a bad diet, which he might treat with a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, dietary changes, and other traditional therapies. Find a qualified practitioner through the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture.
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You need to drink more water and liquids. This shows you have a fire constitution and should balance it with water and cooling foods and drinks. The more you use chemical stuff on them, the worse it will get. All these things are only temporary reliefs. You could try some honey mixed with olive oil on your lips at night or whenever you are at home. It should help - but overall don't forget to keep your entire system well hyrdated.
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food stuck under neath... plaque build up under neath, almost anything can cause it, just continue brushing, flossing, and mouth wash using
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This could be an allergic reaction to your lipstick,lip-plumping treatments,fingernail polish(fingers touch lips all day;this is contact dermatitis) or even to your toothpaste and teeth whitening strips,if you use them.Put away the Vaseline;it just makes things worse.Try using Cortaid for a few days and you can use Mentholatum ointment on top of that.Mentholatum Ice lip balm is also a good moisturizer.If you do not see any improvement,go see a doctor,preferably a dermatologist.
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Try a different lip balm and make sure you get 6 to 8 glasses of water per day (about 64 ounces).  If that doesn't help, go to your doctor.  You may have a physical cause for it.  Blistex is a good lip balm.  Make sure your lip balm has at least SPF 15 because the sun can cause dry lips.
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You shouldn't bite it off - it can rip the skin even if just a little and the hardness is probably from the skin trying to heal.  Use vitamin E on your lips, try not to lick them or bite at them, and drink lots and lots of water!  Most dry skin is caused by lack of water in the system.
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Hey! I'm not the only one!  That happened to me on Christmas Day 6 months ago. I had to go to the hospital because I was gagging so much.  \nThe thing that hangs is called your uvula.  It's actually pretty rare for it to swell so large that it touches your tongue but it's usually caused by a bacterial infection. \nTry ibuprofen to reduce swelling first.  If nothing improves, you may want to see a Dr.\nIf you go to the hospital, the Dr. might give you a steroid in the form of a pill or a shot.  At least, that's what my doctor did.  Take the shot if you go; it works faster.  The swelling went down to a comfortable level within 12 hours, but it took 4 days to feel normal again.  The wierd part was that I didn't really have any other cold symptoms other then a sore throat and the uvula swelling.\n\nhttp://www.biocrawler.com/encyclopedia/Uvula
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Dry mouth is the first sign of diabetes.  Are you overweight?  Are you getting good exercise.  Go to a doctor to rule out diabetes.
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I find that when I wake up with dry mouth, it's usually because I slept with my mouth open. It's worse when it's cold and the air is dry, too.
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The dental term "xerostomia" means dryness of the mouth due to a decreased function of the glands that produce saliva. \n  \n  \n\nSome Causes of Dry Mouth \n\nA permanent feeling of dry mouth or decreased saliva flow can be caused by: \n\nbiological aging - this is a contributing factor, but probably does not cause it \nsystemic diseases such as; \n- rheumatoid conditions (example: Sjogren's Syndrome)\n- dysfunctional immune system (example: AIDS)\n- hormonal disorders (example: Diabetes)\n- neurologic disorders (example: Parkinson's disease)\ndecreased chewing ability- resulting in a liquid diet and soft food choice which tend to decrease the flow of saliva \nsurgical removal of salivary glands \nDry mouth can occur due to: \n\nradiation therapy - radiation can result in permanent damage to the salivary glands. \ndrugs or medications - over 400 drugs cause dry mouth as a side effect. The more common drugs are: \n- decongestants\n- diuretics\n- antihypertensives\n- antidepressants\n- antihistamines\nSigns and Symptoms \n\nIf you think you experience oral dryness, here are some common signs and symptoms. \n\nburning sensation of the tongue \ndifficulty eating, especially dry foods \ndifficulty with speech \noften thirsty \ndifficulty wearing dentures \ndry, cracked lips, and at the corners of the mouth \nimpaired taste \nSo What If I Have a Dry Mouth? \n\nHaving a decreased flow of saliva has some serious consequences. \nHeavy plaque and food accumulations tend to occur with dry mouth (xerostomia). This can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Saliva is the body's self-cleansing mechanism. It helps remove food, debris, and plaque from the tooth surfaces, which helps protect against oral diseases. \nSaliva also protects against cavities. It cleanses the tooth surfaces and neutralizes acids, and in this way, protects the tooth surface from tooth decay. People who have dry mouth (xerostomia) are very susceptible to cavities, especially on the roots of their teeth. \nHow to Control Dry Mouth\nfrequently sip water \nkeep fluids at bedside at night \nchew sugarless gum \navoid tobacco, alcohol and foods high in sugar \nadjust the air humidity in your home \nuse a saliva substitute - this is a commercial product which attempts to "wet" the mouth like saliva does; it can be found in most pharmacies \nestablish a good plaque control program - since heavy plaque accumulations occur with oral dryness \nuse fluoride - toothpaste, rinse, or gel \nDry mouth (xerostomia) can result in oral discomfort and can have serious consequences. If you feel you have this symptom, please see your oral health professional.
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Could be  dehydration or some medication you might be taking. I don't think sleeplessness causes dry mouth.
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Go to your doctor now..do not mess about with your mouth any longer. Keep up your fluids too it is important..get going NOW