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Some Possible Causes of Dry Mouth in the Morning
by
Janice Kumar
Many people, when they wake
up in the morning have a dry mouth and a parched feeling. This may be alleviated
by drinking a lot of water first thing in the morning however if it is a
persistent symptom, then it needs to be investigated.
Before, a remedy can be
found for this condition, it may be necessary to find a possible cause. I list
below some common causes. In case, you feel that these do not adequately
describe your symptoms, then you may need to explore the net further or consult
a doctor for detailed clinical investigations.
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If a dry mouth and a parched
feeling is a normal occurrence, check if you breathe with your mouth while
sleeping. This may be due to force of habit which may require modification or
most likely it is caused by a blocked nose. This blocked nose may also
cause snoring. It may be caused by a
deviated nasal septum ( deviation in the
nasal bone) or due to a cold condition leading to formation of excess mucous.
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Another possible cause for a
blocked nose leading to a dry mouth is hay fever. This is a kind of an allergic
condition which can cause excess mucous formation leading to dryness.
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Drinking too much alcohol in
the night can leave the body dehydrated. This can cause a dry parched feeling in
the morning.
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Acidity in the stomach, or
acid reflux can also cause a dry mouth. The cause of acidity may be late dinners
or the nature of the food itself.
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The heat or weather
condition may be leaving the body dehydrated. To stay fit, it is recommended that
a person should consume 7-9 glasses of water daily. A lower intake of water can
leave the body dehydrated.
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Many medicines especially
those used for treating depression or used to cure sleeplessness, can leave the
body dehydrated and a parched dry mouth in the morning.
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Stress can lead to a dry
mouth in the morning. The body reacts to anxiety and the sleep may be disturbed,
leading to a dry dehydrated feeling, in the morning.
Some possible solutions may
include the following.
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Reduce alcohol intake in the
evenings. Increase water intake before going to bed.
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Increase water intake during
the day to compensate for dehydration during the day.
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Check medication carefully
and try to look for alternatives after consulting your doctor.
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Reduce
stress. This may
require a life style change and professional treatment.
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In case, you are suffering
from a blocked nose, it is important to find a solution. Cold
tablets may not be an ideal solution as they may lead to more dehydration.
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Stomach upsets or acid
reflux needs to be controlled to enjoy a peaceful sleep. Try homeopathy. A few
doses of Nux Vomica 30CH taken during the day should alleviate most symptoms. In
case of severe problems try to find the food or lifestyle causing the problem
and eliminate the source.
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It is also important to
drink two to three glasses of water before sleeping to try and hydrate your body
in the night. This is a most important short term solution.
If the above does not work,
you may need to discuss the problem with a doctor to find the other possible
hidden reason for the problem and work towards a solution.
I hope you were able to find
something useful in the above article.
How to reduce stress?
Morning sickness cures
Stop that snore
What is dehydration?
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