Having a dry mouth might seem like a minor issue, but in some cases it can actually be a warning sign of something more serious. While the symptom is often harmless and can be caused by ageing ...

The NHS has said that if you have a dry mouth, you it could be a symptom of a little-known issue. Writing on the official website, the NHS says that you could have Bell’s palsy. This is the most ...

Diabetes, a chronic condition characterised by elevated blood glucose levels, can manifest various symptoms at different ...

A dry mouth is a common symptom that people often think nothing of - but it could be a warning sign for five serious illnesses, according to a leading dentist. Often a dry mouth is harmless ...

Lots of things can contribute to a chronically dry mouth, but medications are the main culprit. More than 500 prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs affect how your salivary glands work. If ...

Thyroid disease and dry mouth often go hand in hand. If you have thyroid disease, then there is a chance you may also have persistent xerostomia (dry mouth). In fact, while there are many causes of ...

While a dry mouth is usually fairly harmless, a dentist has warned the symptom could actually be a warning sign for certain serious conditions. Often the symptom is caused by ageing, or lifestyle ...

A dry mouth might simply be down to factors like ageing or having one too many at the pub, but it could also flag up more serious health issues. Dr Azad Eyrumlu, from Banning Dental Group ...

Background Patients with Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) present various symptoms related to dry mouth. While hyposalivation is believed to be the main cause, saliva has various beneficial physiological ...

A frequent reason for discontinuation of therapy is dry mouth, which is reported by as many as 80% of patients receiving the immediate-release formulation of oxybutynin (widely considered the ...