DRY MOUTH / TONGUE (Xerostomia)WHAT DOES IT MEAN? WHAT'S CAUSING IT? WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Are you prone to a problem with 'Dry Mouth / Tongue'?
Xerostomia, or dry mouth is a subjective feeling that the mouth is too dry. The terms comes from the Greek: Xeros = dry and stoma = mouth. This condition is commonly called pasty mouth or cotton mouth and effects 20% of the population. Lips may stick together, be chapped or cracked. A pasty mouth makes it difficult to talk as the tongue sticks to the roof of the mouth. It may be difficult to swallow or taste food. Since a dry mouth is also indication that other digestive glands are also dry, Ayurveda recommends that you maintain a moist, juicy mouth at all times. Saliva is the most important digestive aid. Thorough chewing ensures optimal mixing of food with saliva. Saliva also contains enzymes, antiseptics, and antibodies that digest food between teeth and kill bacteria that cause tooth decay. Inadequate saliva can lead to increased cavities. At night, production of saliva drops. Always brush your teeth upon waking to reduce buildup of bacteria in the night. Xerostemia is prevalent among the elderly. Although salivary gland output drops only modestly as you age, your sense of thirst weakens and this could lead to inadequate fluid intake. The elderly also take more medications. Many pharmaceuticals can lead to dry mouth. CausesSalivary glands normally produce .75 - 1.5 liters of fluid per day. A dry mouth can be a sign of inadequate hydration, one of the earliest signs of high Vata. Although drinking too little fluids can be a leading cause of dehydration, do not overlook sweating, loose stools, excess urination, and electrolyte imbalance as causes of dehydration. When the blood is toxic or after you have eaten a diuretic food, the kidneys will flush excess water out of the body (via the urine) along with toxins. This, along with various kidney deficiencies, can make it difficult for some individuals to stay hydrated. Kapha type dry mouth may be a sign of thick fluids and sluggish circulation, making saliva thick and tacky. It can also be a sign of high blood sugar (especially in diabetics) or sodium levels. Salt and sugar, because of their effects on osmotic pressure, create strong thirst. Pitta-Kapha type dry mouth occurs in pear shaped individuals, where fluids collect in the lower extremities, and the top remains dry. Other common causes include mouth breathing especially due to a stuffed nose. Although saliva naturally decreases at night, if your mouth feels parched upon waking, you might be mouth breathing while sleeping. Stress and fear can make the mouth pasty. Saliva stimulated by stress is also thicker than saliva stimulated by food. Alcohol, diuretics, and astringents, especially mouthwash, can create a dry mouth. Dry mouth is also related to dry eyes, the inability to cry, dry skin, and a hoarse voice. Remedies for Vata Type Dry Mouth
Vata should address xerostemia at the root by rebuilds fluids and electrolytes. Drink water from a 32oz ball jar so you can track water consumption through the day. Set alarms on your hpone if youneed reminders to drink, so that a habit may be established. If water feels heavy in your stomach, spices and salt in your water can help you drink a larger quanity.
Once hydrated, Vata may employ sialogogues to directly increase production of saliva. Foods with sour, salty, sweet, bitter, or umami taste stimulate saliva. Ginger is a stimulating sialogogue. A slice of fresh ginger stimulates saliva. Or, enjoy a ginger tea with a squeeze of lime, pinch of salt, and a pinch of sugar. Saliva is also stimulated by the sight, smell and taste of desirable food. Desire itself stimulates saliva. Chewing stimulates saliva, as well as palpation of the salivary glands. Try chewing gum (sugar-free) to keep your mouth moist. Sours Make Your Mouth WaterWhen you sip something sour, your mouth starts to water. Sour taste stimulates saliva, especially foods that are high in ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and malic acid. This why, when your body naturally dries out in autumn, you may crave sour foods like apples and cranberries You can experiment with a lime and salt digestive appetizer before meals to encourage your body to get the digestive juices flowing. This makes digestion more smooth and efficient, saving you from uncomfortable gas and bloating. Having a glass of warm water with lemon in the morning gives a similar effect. Note: Exercise caution with cold sours in the fall such as blueberries. Sour taste opens pores,causing loss of heat. Therefore, if you use sours to stimulate hydration, dress warmly to prevent heat loss through the skin. A lemon, cinnamon tea however, is warming for this time of year.Salty, Sweet Foods Help Retain WaterAn extra pinch of salt, and a bit of sugar, can help your body retain moisture by reducing the osmotic pressure of blood plasma in the kidneys.Oily & Demulcent Foods Coat Dry TissuesOatmeal, groundflax, and chia seeds have a demulcent, slimy quality that will coat dry tissues, and keep your mouth feeling moist. The slimy quality of these foods also nourishes the mucosal lining of your stomach, protecting it from dryness. Oily foods can also coat tissues. Massage with oils (abhyanga) prevents loss of moisture through the skin.Hydrating TeasHerbal teas with the above qualities (sour, demulcent, salty, or oily) can also help your body stay hydrated. A few days a week, have licorice tea or marshmallow tea. Licorice and marshmallow have a demulcent, slimy quality that will make you feel more hydrated and nourished than plain water. They will leave your mouth feeling gently salivated and refreshed, and will keep your mind and body calm.Remedies for Kapha & Pitta Type Dry Mouth
For Kapha Type Dry Mouth, fresh ginger tea with honey also makes you feel less thirsty, encouraging proper digestion and keeping you warm. Turmeric can help thin fluids, invigorate the blood, and reduce blood sugar levels. Bitters (such as neem) stimulate saliva but also address the root cause of Kapha dry mouth.
For Pitta-Kapha Type Dry Mouth, eliminate the underlying fungal infection by reducing simple carbs and sugars, and with anti-fungal herbs or ointments. ARE YOU NEW TO AYURVEDA? GET THE BASICSWHAT HAS ALREADY HELPED YOU HEAL DRY MOUTH / TONGUE?Improve the accuracy of your recommendations by letting us know what is working.DIET REMEDIES FOR 'DRY MOUTH / TONGUE'HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'DRY MOUTH / TONGUE'![]() MORE DIGESTION TIPSDISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. HOW DOES AYURVEDA HEAL 'DRY MOUTH / TONGUE'?AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTSAccording to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Dry Mouth / Tongue'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.![]() Symptoms Tell A Story The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. Are you prone to a problem with 'Dry Mouth / Tongue'?
FAVOR DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS WITH THESE MEDICINAL EFFECTSEverything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Dry Mouth / Tongue', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. Quenches thirst , QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.Sialogogue SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. AstringentsDemulcent DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.Rebuild Electrolytes , REBUILD-ELECTROLYTESSubstances that increase your electrolyte balance. Electrolytes help you retain water, keep your palate moist, and truly quench your thirst.Rebuilds Fluids REBUILDS-FLUIDSHerbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 1DRY MOUTH / TONGUE IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 1 - AFFECTING DIGESTIONIf you have symptoms in this category, your body is sending you a warning sign. Since digestion is so metabolically intensive and sensitive to stress and emotions, the earliest warning signs of imbalance usually appear in the digestive tract first. You may have gas and bloating, for example, or acid reflux. Ayurveda recommends paying careful, close attention to warning signs. They indicate that an imbalance is starting to accumulate. Correct these warning signs before they accumulate further and weaken your body's resistance. This is usually accomplished by removing diet and lifestyle habits that aggravate your imbalanced doshas and biocharacteristics. REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITSThe following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Dry Mouth / Tongue'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Biocharacteristics of the 11,458 People Reporting Dry Mouth / TongueOn average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Dry Mouth / Tongue were more aggravated than 54% of other symptoms. From the 11,458 people who reported Dry Mouth / Tongue in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTICAVG CLIENT LEVEL %%CASES (#)#IMBALANCE Astringent Sign
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98.4%
25.6% (2,937)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Difficult Sign
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82.4%
36.0% (4,120)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
77.6%
27.5% (3,156)
9,009 have Dry constitution
68.1%
25.2% (2,885)
9,391 have Light constitution
Vata Aggravates
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57.1%
35.0% (4,016)
11,554 have Vata constitution
50.4%
23.3% (2,669)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Toxic Aggravates
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48.4%
29.6% (3,390)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
46.0%
27.1% (3,103)
7,179 have Salty constitution
45.6%
25.8% (2,958)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
45.2%
23.5% (2,692)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Gooey Aggravates
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37.8%
18.8% (2,155)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Sweet Aggravates
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35.9%
25.6% (2,938)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
35.6%
22.1% (2,529)
9,587 have Oily constitution
33.0%
18.0% (2,068)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
29.8%
15.7% (1,802)
7,528 have Sour constitution
25.1%
18.9% (2,171)
7,949 have Hot constitution
23.6%
28.1% (3,218)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Risk Factors of Dry Mouth / Tongue
People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Dry Mouth / Tongue.
Overall, 28.40% of 27,271 surveyed in this research study reported Dry Mouth / Tongue.
SYMPTOM (Cases)Cases With BothCoincidence %Increase from 28.40% Sticky saliva (2391)
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1287
53.8%
+1.9 times
Neuralgia (784)
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413
52.7%
+1.9 times
Foul taste on tongue (3794)
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1972
52%
+1.8 times
Fever (current) (294)
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149
50.7%
+1.8 times
Emphysema (124)
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62
50%
+1.8 times
Short Bowel Syndrome (201)
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99
49.3%
+1.7 times
Tongue frothy on edges (739)
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363
49.1%
+1.7 times
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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1929
48.7%
+1.7 times
Fibromyalgia (3094)
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1491
48.2%
+1.7 times
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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671
48.2%
+1.7 times
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1126)
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541
48%
+1.7 times
Vomiting (1149)
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548
47.7%
+1.7 times
Sores on tongue (2144)
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1021
47.6%
+1.7 times
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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219
47.4%
+1.7 times
Burning/painful urination (1010)
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476
47.1%
+1.7 times
Bluish / Purple Tongue (472)
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222
47%
+1.7 times
Sour Taste in Mouth (2940)
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1382
47%
+1.7 times
Liver Degeneration (200)
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94
47%
+1.7 times
Difficulty Swallowing (2999)
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1408
46.9%
+1.7 times
Convulsions (156)
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73
46.8%
+1.6 times
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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304
46.8%
+1.6 times
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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381
46.7%
+1.6 times
Fragile skin/breaks easily (1846)
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862
46.7%
+1.6 times
Abdominal pain continuous (1145)
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534
46.6%
+1.6 times
Guarding area of pain (886)
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412
46.5%
+1.6 times
Painful rash (516)
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240
46.5%
+1.6 times
Pressure in eye (2299)
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1068
46.5%
+1.6 times
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)
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1906
46.4%
+1.6 times
Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease (242)
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112
46.3%
+1.6 times
Thick coating tongue (4758)
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2197
46.2%
+1.6 times
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)
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655
46.2%
+1.6 times
Bones brittle / break easily (575)
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265
46.1%
+1.6 times
Chronic Infection (1413)
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648
45.9%
+1.6 times
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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134
45.9%
+1.6 times
Blood thick / Congested lymph (1069)
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490
45.8%
+1.6 times
Swollen joints (2624)
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1203
45.8%
+1.6 times
Sore eye muscles (2328)
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1066
45.8%
+1.6 times
Many bubbles after urinating (1033)
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473
45.8%
+1.6 times
Hoarse Voice (4563)
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2081
45.6%
+1.6 times
Pain wakes you up at night (1604)
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731
45.6%
+1.6 times
Stinging Eyes (2850)
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1299
45.6%
+1.6 times
Pain relieved by cold (374)
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170
45.5%
+1.6 times
Chest Pain (2589)
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1178
45.5%
+1.6 times
Cracked skin (2335)
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1062
45.5%
+1.6 times
Dry Nasal Passages (7183)
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3258
45.4%
+1.6 times
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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63
45.3%
+1.6 times
Shaky / Jitters (4508)
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2043
45.3%
+1.6 times
Intestinal Obstruction (352)
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159
45.2%
+1.6 times
Impacted Fecal Matter (1293)
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584
45.2%
+1.6 times
Bladder Stones (153)
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69
45.1%
+1.6 times
Gray skin/lacking lustre (1056)
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476
45.1%
+1.6 times
Dry eyes (10240)
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4613
45%
+1.6 times
Limited sense of taste (2674)
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1202
45%
+1.6 times
Recurrent Vomiting (817)
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367
44.9%
+1.6 times
Dilated Pupil (518)
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232
44.8%
+1.6 times
Frequent Nausea (5021)
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2250
44.8%
+1.6 times
Lumps on Surface of Belly (713)
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318
44.6%
+1.6 times
Metallic Taste in Mouth (3927)
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1741
44.3%
+1.6 times
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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460
44.3%
+1.6 times
Chronic cough (1911)
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847
44.3%
+1.6 times
Liver Sore (883)
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390
44.2%
+1.6 times
Dry cough (4384)
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1935
44.1%
+1.6 times
Shortness of Breath (6434)
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2837
44.1%
+1.6 times
Burning abdominal pain (2301)
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1015
44.1%
+1.6 times
Recent weight loss (1516)
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668
44.1%
+1.6 times
Multiple Sclerosis (179)
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79
44.1%
+1.6 times
Tongue deviates to right/left (484)
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213
44%
+1.5 times
Hyperparathyroid (166)
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73
44%
+1.5 times
Tension in eyes (3219)
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1416
44%
+1.5 times
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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1039
44%
+1.5 times
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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614
43.9%
+1.5 times
Swollen lymph nodes (2365)
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1036
43.8%
+1.5 times
Chronic Peeling (1173)
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514
43.8%
+1.5 times
Gray sclera (white part of eye) (231)
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101
43.7%
+1.5 times
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
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550
43.7%
+1.5 times
Nerve Damage (293)
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128
43.7%
+1.5 times
Many cracks on tongue (1809)
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789
43.6%
+1.5 times
Rheumatoid Arthritis (1204)
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525
43.6%
+1.5 times
Pancreatitis (498)
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217
43.6%
+1.5 times
Enlarged Spleen (328)
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143
43.6%
+1.5 times
247
43.5%
+1.5 times
Hot / Burning Feet (3220)
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1402
43.5%
+1.5 times
Heaviness in heart area (2680)
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1163
43.4%
+1.5 times
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (194)
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84
43.3%
+1.5 times
Feel pain more than other people (4736)
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2050
43.3%
+1.5 times
Manic / giddy (2385)
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1031
43.2%
+1.5 times
Tarry black stools (1494)
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644
43.1%
+1.5 times
Wheezing (2488)
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1073
43.1%
+1.5 times
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II) (1568)
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674
43%
+1.5 times
Lump in throat (2115)
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909
43%
+1.5 times
Anal Spasm (1145)
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492
43%
+1.5 times
Stomach Ulcer (1449)
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621
42.9%
+1.5 times
Abdominal pain relieved by eating (1562)
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670
42.9%
+1.5 times
Bad breath (10654)
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4556
42.8%
+1.5 times
Cold aggravates pain (5644)
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2416
42.8%
+1.5 times
Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping (5234)
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2237
42.7%
+1.5 times
Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267)
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114
42.7%
+1.5 times
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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1551
42.6%
+1.5 times
Tooth ache (2997)
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1278
42.6%
+1.5 times
Parasite passed in stool (353)
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150
42.5%
+1.5 times
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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196
42.5%
+1.5 times
Complications of Those Reporting Dry Mouth / Tongue
In this research study, people who report Dry Mouth / Tongue were likely to report the following:
REPORTSCASES WITH BOTHINCREASE%NORMALLY Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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550
+2.9 times
5%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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528
+2.0 times
5%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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5317
+2.0 times
46%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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222
+1.9 times
2%
1.04% (472 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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4472
+1.8 times
39%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
178
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (429 cases)
548
+1.8 times
5%
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Foul taste on tongue
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1972
+1.7 times
17%
9.82% (3,794 cases)
Sticky saliva
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1287
+1.7 times
11%
6.38% (2,391 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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412
+1.7 times
4%
2.38% (886 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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1491
+1.7 times
13%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Sour Taste in Mouth
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1382
+1.6 times
12%
7.33% (2,940 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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541
+1.6 times
5%
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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2007
+1.6 times
18%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Abdominal pain continuous
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534
+1.6 times
5%
3.09% (1,145 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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655
+1.6 times
6%
3.75% (1,417 cases)
188
+1.6 times
2%
1.25% (452 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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2250
+1.6 times
20%
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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213
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (484 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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674
+1.6 times
6%
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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761
+1.6 times
7%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
413
+1.6 times
4%
2.54% (784 cases)
Difficulty Swallowing
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1408
+1.6 times
12%
7.64% (2,999 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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671
+1.6 times
6%
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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1906
+1.6 times
17%
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly
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318
+1.6 times
3%
1.93% (713 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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4286
+1.6 times
37%
23.81% (20,509 cases)
4318
+1.5 times
38%
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Bad breath
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4556
+1.5 times
40%
25.96% (10,654 cases)
Pancreatitis
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217
+1.5 times
2%
1.3% (498 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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363
+1.5 times
3%
1.96% (739 cases)
Chronic Infection
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648
+1.5 times
6%
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Eating after midnight
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1547
+1.5 times
14%
9.2% (3,846 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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1683
+1.5 times
15%
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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2837
+1.5 times
25%
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Hoarse Voice
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2081
+1.5 times
18%
11.92% (4,563 cases)
Fragile skin/breaks easily
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862
+1.5 times
8%
5.3% (1,846 cases)
Thick coating tongue
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2197
+1.5 times
19%
12.6% (4,758 cases)
Burning abdominal pain
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1015
+1.5 times
9%
5.97% (2,301 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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1066
+1.5 times
9%
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping
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2237
+1.5 times
20%
13.28% (5,234 cases)
Sores on tongue
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1021
+1.5 times
9%
5.98% (2,144 cases)
Bloody stools
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403
+1.5 times
4%
2.66% (1,021 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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4789
+1.5 times
42%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Tarry black stools
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644
+1.5 times
6%
4.02% (1,494 cases)
Food Poisoning
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413
+1.5 times
4%
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Recent weight loss
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668
+1.5 times
6%
4.04% (1,516 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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304
+1.5 times
3%
2.02% (650 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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367
+1.5 times
3%
2.03% (817 cases)
Pressure in eye
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1068
+1.5 times
9%
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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2842
+1.5 times
25%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Peanut allergy
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287
+1.5 times
3%
2.05% (788 cases)
Feel underweight
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886
+1.5 times
8%
5.47% (2,358 cases)
Location of abdominal pain moves
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2293
+1.5 times
20%
13.68% (5,432 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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1929
+1.5 times
17%
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Burping relieves stomach pain
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1369
+1.5 times
12%
8.22% (3,413 cases)
Metallic Taste in Mouth
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1741
+1.5 times
15%
10.29% (3,927 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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584
+1.5 times
5%
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Tooth ache
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1278
+1.5 times
11%
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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1066
+1.5 times
9%
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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232
+1.4 times
2%
1.38% (518 cases)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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525
+1.4 times
5%
3.45% (1,204 cases)
Limited sense of taste
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1202
+1.4 times
10%
6.93% (2,674 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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201
+1.4 times
2%
1.39% (535 cases)
Tooth Infection
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694
+1.4 times
6%
4.17% (1,644 cases)
Abdominal pain relieved by eating
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670
+1.4 times
6%
4.17% (1,562 cases)
Sharp abdominal pain
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2241
+1.4 times
20%
13.92% (5,537 cases)
Chest Pain
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1178
+1.4 times
10%
6.96% (2,589 cases)
Pain wakes you up at night
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731
+1.4 times
6%
4.18% (1,604 cases)
Tonsil Stones
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871
+1.4 times
8%
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Pain around belly button
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1089
+1.4 times
10%
6.98% (2,663 cases)
Hyperacidity
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1885
+1.4 times
16%
11.19% (4,450 cases)
Hyperthyroid
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312
+1.4 times
3%
2.1% (780 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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301
+1.4 times
3%
2.1% (712 cases)
4613
+1.4 times
40%
28.08% (10,240 cases)
Feel pain more than other people
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2050
+1.4 times
18%
12.65% (4,736 cases)
4892
+1.4 times
43%
30.39% (13,627 cases)
Immobilized Due to Injury
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1289
+1.4 times
11%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Dry Nasal Passages
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3258
+1.4 times
28%
19.9% (7,183 cases)
Celiac Disease
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402
+1.4 times
4%
2.85% (1,108 cases)
Stinging Eyes
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1299
+1.4 times
11%
7.84% (2,850 cases)
Frequent Hiccup
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1025
+1.4 times
9%
6.43% (2,477 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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460
+1.4 times
4%
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes
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1036
+1.4 times
9%
6.44% (2,365 cases)
Tension in eyes
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1416
+1.4 times
12%
8.6% (3,219 cases)
Discolored Tooth
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1586
+1.4 times
14%
10.07% (4,009 cases)
Ulcerative Colitis
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226
+1.4 times
2%
1.44% (568 cases)
Bluish nail-beds
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866
+1.4 times
8%
5.76% (2,239 cases)
175
+1.4 times
2%
1.44% (482 cases)
Pale menstrual blood
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189
+1.4 times
2%
1.44% (461 cases)
Abdominal pain worse after eating
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1575
+1.4 times
14%
10.09% (3,850 cases)
Pain with sense of fullness
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1955
+1.4 times
17%
12.26% (4,736 cases)
Hiatal Hernia
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792
+1.4 times
7%
5.05% (1,911 cases)
Clammy Skin
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1155
+1.4 times
10%
7.24% (2,812 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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614
+1.4 times
5%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Sores inside mouth
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1930
+1.4 times
17%
12.32% (4,704 cases)
Gallbladder Inflammation
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424
+1.4 times
4%
2.9% (1,070 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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868
+1.4 times
8%
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Hot in torso/chest area
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1549
+1.4 times
14%
10.17% (3,892 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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1644
+1.4 times
14%
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Short bursts of energy
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6670
+1.4 times
58%
42.15% (34,156 cases)
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