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Symptoms include:
- a sticky, dry feeling in the mouth
- trouble chewing, swallowing, tasting, or speaking
- a burning feeling in the mouth
- a dry feeling in the throat
- cracked lips
- a dry, rough tongue
- mouth sores
- an infection in the mouth
- bad taste
- bad breath (halitosis)
- need to moisten the mouth often (including during the night)
In addition, xerostomia can have negative social side effects.
With dry mouth it is harder to communicate so people become
reclusive. Difficulties in sleeping means they also become tired
and lacklustre.
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