xerostomia

Xerostomia - dryness of the mouth.

The etiology is unknown. The pathogenesis associated with inhibition of salivation. There is also at the Sjögren's syndrome, radiation sickness, diabetes.

Symptoms: feeling of dry mouth, paresthesia language. The mucous membrane is dry, bright red in color. Saliva thick foam. The disease can be complicated by mucosal damage.

Treatment is symptomatic. Inside appoint 3% potassium iodide solution of 1 tablespoon 2 times a day, 1% solution of pilocarpine 4-5 drops at night, Neostigmine, galantamine, herbs (mother-and-stepmother, nard, thermopsis). Expect to cure difficult.