Xerostomia
• Xerostomia (dry mouth) is the symptom of insufficient saliva.
• Xerostomia can be a side-effect of many common medications.
• Xerostomia can result from:
· dehydration
· diabetes mellitus
· obstructed salivary ducts
· Lymphoma
· Sjogrens syndrome
· Sarcoidosis
• Xerostomia that persists or worsens should be evaluated by your doctor.
Posted on December 16, 2008
