Question
I always feel dry mouth after waking up, and this condition has been going on for over a year. I haven’t received any treatment yet, and I hope to get an expert’s answer and treatment plan.
Answer
Persistent dry mouth could be a symptom of certain conditions. Common causes include oral diseases such as malocclusion of teeth, deviated nasal septum, hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate, or nasal polyps, which may lead to dry mouth. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, the treatment of dry mouth syndrome usually involves warming the liver and kidneys, benefiting Qi and moistening dryness, clearing heat and generating moisture, with good efficacy. Patients can try the following herbal combination for treatment: 10 grams of Polygonatum sibiricum, 10 grams of Polygonatum odoratum, 10 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 10 grams of Adenophora trachelioides, and 10 grams of Lilium brownii, brewed in water as a tea substitute to help alleviate the symptoms of dry mouth. The above is a suggestion for the question “What’s causing dry mouth after waking up,” hoping it will be helpful to you. Wishing you health.