Please Note: Due to volume considerations, not all questions can be answered. Questions most likely to be answered will be those of general interest to a broad group of visitors to this forum. Questions pertaining to a specific case; requests for diagnosis, medical advice, or second opinion; or requests for opinions about untested alternative therapies will generally not be answered.
|
|
 |  |
 |
 |
confused
Apr 13, 1999
thanks for reponding to my question is xerostomia confirmed by a urine analyses or just by appearance and symptom,would being a smoker make my mouth dry along with alot of anxiety over hiv infection i recenlty tested neg in jan.i have one thing its like i dont have much saliva in my mouth and saliva i have fizzlles i know sound stupid but its like when you put alkaseltzer in water any ideas,lately i have been getting nauseas in the morning and i do sleep with mouth open my doctor thinks i should sleep with head more upright and i do have a terrible taste in my mouth thank you for time and i hope you repond
|
 |
|
 |
|
Response from Dr. Reznik
Hi there:
The three things that you list can and do cause xerostomia:
smoking
anxiety
mouth breathing (sleeping with your mouth open)
All of these can be factors in the development of dry mouth. A common side effect of xerostomia is a bad taste in the mouth or bad breath. This is because without the normal washing action of saliva within the oral cavity, bacteria can build up on the papillae of the tongue as well as any grooves or fissures. That is why it is very important to brush your tongue (gently) every time you brush your teeth. This brushing action, along with attempts to stay well hydrated, well help eliminate the bad odor within your mouth.
Take care,
DR
|
|
|
 Please remember that this forum is designed for educational purposes only, and experts are not engaged through this
forum in rendering legal or medical advice or professional services. Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible
for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither The Body nor any sponsor is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material.
Questions and messages posted to this forum are not statements of advice, opinion, or information of The Body, Body Health Resources Corporation or any sponsor of this
forum. While neither The Body nor Body Health Resources Corporation regularly reviews posted content, we reserve the right to delete, move, or
edit postings if we deem it appropriate under the circumstances. Visitors submitting questions remain solely responsible for the content of their
messages.
Information provided by experts is general only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease, or relied upon as
legal or other professional advice. This information is not a substitute for professional advice or care. If you have or suspect you may have a
health or legal problem, you should consult your own health care provider or your attorney.
Copyright notice.
|
|
|
|
