A Dry Side Effect

What is it about so many medications that causes dryness, especially in the mouth?

Acupuncture Could Relieve Dry Mouth In Head And Neck Cancer Patients, Study Suggests

Research published in the Annals of Oncology shows that head and neck cancer survivors with dry mouth — also called xerostomia, a common side effect of radiotherapy treatments where there is not enough saliva in the mouth — who underwent acupuncture reported fewer symptoms of the condition than those who only had educational sessions about oral care.

Dry Mouth: 6 Causes And 6 Home Remedies Few People Know About

Advertisement Advertisement Anyone who has ever experienced dry mouth knows how uncomfortable it can be. There are plenty of reasons your mouth may be feeling exceptionally parched, but dry mouth, or xerostomia, is usually caused by a lack of saliva production.

Explained: Why We Get ‘Dry Mouth’

Dry mouth would seem like more of a nuisance-type condition than anything else. And for many people, it is nothing more than that, but chronic dry mouth can be a problem, as it can affect your teeth and gums, which, if you’ve read my blog before, can have a drastic impact on your overall health.

Finding comfort with a dry mouth

Once considered an inevitable part of the aging process, xerostomia is now associated with hundreds of medications and numerous nonpharmacologic conditions, including some cancer treatment regimens. Growing numbers of patients experience dry mouth due to longer life spans, and the medications and diseases that often accompany living several decades. The elderly are most affected due to a higher incidence of medication usage and compromised health from disease.

Here are the 10 reasons you get... a dry mouth

A dry mouth is normal if you are dehydrated or feeling nervous – anxiety can lead to increased breathing through the mouth, which causes saliva to evaporate faster than it is replenished. However, a persistent dry mouth – known medically as xerostomia – affects up to one in five of the population and can be a sign of a problem. The menopause is a common trigger, as the change in hormonal balance leads to drying of all mucous membranes. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3738869/Here-10-reasons-dry-mouth.html#ixzz4p1XVBSx3 Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

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Tips for Dry Mouth

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly explainable sensation. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into a panic about your health, however, a dry mouth can be a bother and something you certainly want to change if possible. So, if you find yourself in the unpleasant position of having a dry mouth, here is what you can do.

Ways to help end dry mouth in cancer patients

For patients suffering from cancer in the mouth or throat, a recent study shows that a treatment called submandibular gland transfer will assist in preventing a radiation-induced condition called xerostomia.

What is Xerostomia?

A prolonged lack of saliva has significant implications. First, it causes bad breath or halitosis. Second, it can be harder to eat with a dry mouth. Tasting, chewing, and swallowing may also become difficult...