Dryness of the mouth due to lack of or inadequate secretions (e.g., inadequate salivary secretions).
Dry mouth; reduced amount of saliva.
Dry mouth may be caused by disease, some medications, radiation therapy, or aging. The condition may be treated by the administration of a saline substitute.
Dryness of the mouth, caused by lack of a saliva.
A condition called dry mouth, resulting from temporary lack of saliva. Often associated with diabetes mellitus, xerostomia may result from infection, some medicines, and radiation therapy in the mouth area. Although helped by use of artificial saliva, dry mouth can cause trouble speaking and swallowing and can lead to ulcers in the gums and other dental problems.
Dryness of the mouth caused by decreased saliva secretion; it may be a drug reaction or be caused by disease.
Dryness of the mouth resulting from diminished secretion of saliva. The phenomenon may be caused by drugs or poisons or be associated with disease.
Dryness of the mouth due to lack of saliva. Its most extreme form occurs following radiotherapy of the mouth, and in the condition known as Sjogren’s syndrome. No satisfactory substitute for natural saliva has been found though some find a methyl-cellulose substitute gives partial relief, as may a glycerin mouth-wash.
Unusual dryness in the mouth, known as xerostomia, can lead to issues like bad breath and a higher risk of dental decay. It is occasionally a symptom of Sjögren’s syndrome.
An excessive dryness of the mouth caused by reduced salivary secretions.