Quite often, writers use the phrase "dry mouth," thereby expressing the strong excitement of their hero. "From fear his mouth went dry ..." Anxious and worried, a person feels his throat dry up. And, on the contrary, it is very angry that the influx of saliva increases. So what are the causes of dry mouth? Let's try to figure it out.
It is known that saliva, which moisturizes the oral cavity, is produced by the salivary glands. If a person is possessed by intense excitement or fear, all the blood rushes to the brain and muscles. The thought begins to work desperately and seek a way out of this situation. All other systems of our body, at this moment, receive less blood. Their work is inhibited. The digestive system also belongs to them . Saliva is produced slowly, dry mouth occurs. As soon as the person’s condition returns to normal, the production of saliva will resume and everything will work out.
The causes of dry mouth should be sought in the side effects of certain drugs, even if you are currently taking them. These can be various medicines against nausea and diarrhea, antihistamines, diuretics, vasoconstrictors and other drugs. Most likely, stopping their reception, you will get rid of discomfort. Especially careful should be the elderly, usually taking several drugs at once. Their interaction can make dryness even more pronounced.
Viral infections and some other types of diseases also affect saliva production. It can be diabetes, hypertension, iron deficiency, arthritis, fibrosis, cysts and sexually transmitted diseases.
We need saliva, it has disinfecting properties, removes bacteria from teeth and tongue, facilitates swallowing of food, and helps digestion. The harmful alkalis and acids contained in food are neutralized by saliva. Therefore, in case of suspicion of serious diseases that result in dryness, you need to go to the doctor. Sometimes, the causes of dry mouth should be sought in the intensive dehydration of the body. This can be severe diarrhea, vomiting, restriction of fluid intake for various reasons, large losses of blood, fever or radiation. This phenomenon will become a constant problem if the operation was performed to remove the salivary glands.
More often, the causes of dry mouth lie on the surface and are in our small weaknesses and bad habits. Smoking is one of them. Not only is the oral cavity constantly in contact with the smoke, passing it through itself along with the air, and as a result, it is dried out. Nicotine itself negatively affects the salivary glands, impairing their functioning. No less acute problem is alcohol. The alcohol contained in it most adversely affects the mucosa, draining it. How to get rid of dry mouth? Reduce the number of cigarettes and alcohol to a minimum, and it is better to give up this habit harmful to the body. Consume as little as possible salty and spicy food. Eat more juicy fresh fruits and vegetables and drink clean water, at least two liters per day.
The treatment of dry mouth includes the use of various means. Best if prescribed by a doctor. These are various medications. Chewing gums or sugar-free candies will come to the rescue. If there are none at hand, a regular slice of lemon can help. In some, only when looking at this fruit, involuntary production of saliva begins. How to get rid of dry mouth with folk remedies? You can apply various decoctions of herbs to disinfect and moisturize the mouth. In pharmacies, a large selection of rinsing agents is offered for this case.
Do not forget to brush your teeth in the morning and evening. And if there are problems with the condition of the teeth, treatment of dry mouth should begin with a trip to the dentist. It should be noted that with age, saliva production decreases slightly. This is a normal occurrence of the body. Caring for the oral cavity, cleansing and moisturizing it, you will feel comfortable at any age.