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I am facing dry mouth problem specially in the night the tongue becomes very dry resulting disturbed sleep. I am 68 yes old taking sufficient water. I have high B.P but under control through medication and also have high creatinine of 1.7. Can you suggest some way.
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Xerostomia can be due to alot of reasons. It may be associated with dental caries, bad breath, inflammation of gums, wearing denture or difficult swallowing, altered taste and dry lips, oral sub mucous fibrosis, etc Medicine used for Systemic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes may have Xerostomic side effects causing dry tongue. In market saliva substitute gel are available
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