if a person cant get enough to drink their mouth is always dry what is this a sympton of?
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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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If you are referring to radiation treatments such as for cancer, the treatments often times cause extreme dryness in the mouth.  Lack of sufficient saliva can cause cavities.  Speak with your dentist and he or she will possibly prescribe you a fluoride treatment.  You will also need to have regular dental checkups.
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Dehydration occurs when your body loses too much fluid. This can happen when you stop drinking water or lose large amounts of fluid through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, or exercise. Not drinking enough fluids can cause muscle cramps. You may feel faint. Usually your body can reabsorb fluid from your blood and other body tissues. But by the time you become severely dehydrated, you no longer have enough fluid in your body to get blood to your organs, and you may go into shock, which is a life-threatening condition.\nIf you become mildly to moderately dehydrated while working outside or exercising:\nStop your activity and rest. \nGet out of direct sunlight and lie down in a cool spot, such as in the shade or an air-conditioned area. \nProp up your feet. \nTake off any extra clothes. \nDrink a rehydration drink, water, juice, or sports drink to replace fluids and minerals. Drink 2 qt (2 L) of cool liquids over the next 2 to 4 hours. You should drink at least 10 glasses of liquid a day to replace lost fluids. \nRest and take it easy for 24 hours, and continue to drink a lot of fluids. Although you will probably start feeling better within just a few hours, it may take as long as a day and a half to completely replace the fluid that you lost.
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take a benadryl. i will dry you up. my aunt has the same type of issue and when she goes to her dentist they always ask her to take one so she is easier to work on.\n\ntry it!
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There is a condition called water intoxication but you really have to drink a lot of water.  It basically dilutes the electrolytes in your body to a degree that it can't function properly and is a life threatening condition.  I think someone would have to force themselves to drink that kind of volume, though, since it would not be easy.
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It is usually lack of sleep or increased stress.  Sometimes too much caffeine or nicotine can be the cause.  The technical term is Myokymia.
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This usually is a sign of dehydration.  Drink lots of water.
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You probably need to drink more H2O...\nIf your lips keep drying out, you might be dehydrated.
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Drinking lots of water takes up space in your stomach, hence less food can fit..
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Because you r not dehydrated. u drink enought liquids.
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Your mouth feels dry because you are doing most of your inhaling through your mouth when swimming. The constant flow of air dries out your mouth and throat. If you swim in a pool, keep a water bottle at one end and hydrate yourself regularly. You lose fluids while swimming, whether you realize it or not.
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water water water.  dry lips are one of the first signs of dehydration.
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it is very common to get a funny dry feeling in your throat,however please talk to your doctor and have that checked just to be on the safe side.
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it could mean you're not drinking enough water during the day.\nor maybe you're taking certain medications that can cause it.\nmost likely you are not drinking enough water.
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Sounds to me he's dehydrated , he needs to drink at least 4 litres of water a day\nDrink more water\n\nIm from the desert and thats what happens when you dont drink enough water
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Could be a combination of eyestrain, dehydration and tense muscles.  Get up and stretch frequently, focus your eyes on something distant frequently, drink lots of water.
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Might just be stuck due to dry throat.  Try drinking some warm water to loosen it up.