Xerostomia
see also: Etymology of Xerostomia
The xerostomia is a state of dryness of the mouth, related to a lack of Salive.
Causes
The causes can be:- Drug euse (drugs of the nervous system central, anti-hypertenseurs, anti-migraineux the, atropiniques ones…)
- an hangover or a consumption of Cannabis
- bad oral hygiene, unsuited prostheses
- dysfunction of salivary glands.
- Syndrome of immunizing Goujerot-Sjögren
- dysfunction (AIDS…)
- diabetes
- renal problems
- the consequence of a radiotherapy (for cancer of the aéro-digestive ways)
Source
- Santeguerir.fr
External bonds
- Xerostomia.
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