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Dry mouth syndrome (xerostomia)
A condition in which a person can't generate enough saliva to keep the mouth moist. Can be caused by loss of fluids from diarrhea or vomiting that leads to dehydration, or occasionally as a side effect of a medication.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Can dry mouth from Sjogren's Syndrome cause dental problems? If yes, what kind of problems, and what preventative measures can be taken?
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Describe the features of burning mouth syndrome.?
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Secondary burning mouth syndrome from mouthwash go away?
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I have had "burning mouth syndrome" for over six months, noothing is working What could it be?
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can omeprazole cause burning mouth syndrome?
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How long can burning mouth syndrome last?
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Can you kiss someone with burning mouth syndrome?
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What is known at this time about the causes and treatments of burning mouth syndrome?
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What causes burning mouth syndrome? I have been diagnosed with burning mouth syndrome recently. What are the causes of burning mouth syndrome?
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Is it possible for kenalog (triamcinolone) in orabase cause burning mouth syndrome?
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Do all babies who are exposed to hand, foot and mouth syndrome always get sick?
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