Drying mouth and lips during pregnancy and feeling constant
thirst is one of the common complaints. Although the reason is not clear, it
may be a measure taken by the body to meet the increasing fluid need during
pregnancy. Diabetes during pregnancy is one of the rare causes of dry mouth,
blood sugar needs to be checked.
In patients with dry mouth, complaints such as cracking of
the lips, bad breath, difficulty in speaking, sticking in the tongue, desire to
drink water constantly, and bad breath are also found.
Precautions
and treatment:
Drinking plenty of water to prevent dry mouth during
pregnancy is the simplest precaution to take care of oral hygiene. When you go
out, it is useful to carry water with you with a small pet bottle. Alcohol and
cigarette also have a dry mouth effect that should never be used during
pregnancy, even if there is no such complaint. Excessive caffeine (coffee)
consumption and sugary foods can increase dry mouth, should be consumed in
small quantities. Chewing sugarless gum is beneficial to prevent dry mouth.
Despite all these measures, if you have a dry mouth problem, there may be a
disease related to dental and oral health, you should contact your doctor.
If there is a septum deviation or similar pathology that
causes nasal congestion, it will cause dry mouth as it will cause constant
breathing in the mouth, in this case, you should contact an otolaryngologist.
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-DIZZINESS AND FAINTING IN PREGNANCY
-NOSE BLEEDING IN PREGNANCY
-NASAL CONGESTION IN PREGNANCY
-PELVIC PAIN IN PREGNANCY
-HAIR LOSS AFTER BIRTH
-SWELLING ON THE HANDS IN PREGNANCY
