Aunt Fan had symptoms such as 4 years agobody aches, fatigue, poor sleep quality at night, and easy insomnia, she went to the hospital and the doctor told her that she had rheumatoid arthritis.

However, after taking medicine for a period of time, the condition did not improve, and dry eyes and mouth, and teeth began to fall out. etc..

Aunt Fan feels thatmouth is very dry, no matter how much water I drink, After that, it even developed into, drinking water more than ten times at night when sleeping and waking up.

For 4 years, Aunt Fan has been going to various hospitals for treatment, but the results are not satisfactory.

Until recently, Aunt Fan was diagnosed with rheumatology and immunologySjogren’s syndrome, found the true face of this “strange disease”.

1. My mouth is always dry, what is going on?

The common situation of dry mouth is drinking less water. In addition, it is also related to the individual’s tolerance.

Neural reflexes are the main basis for the regulation of salivary secretion in the human body, while sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves are the signals that control salivary glands. When the nerve exits, the excitation of these two nerves will cause more saliva secretion. Some elderly people adapt to this reflex without excessive saliva secretion and discomfort.

Salivary glands regulate the secretion of saliva. The salivary glands generally secrete 1000~1500ml of saliva per day.When the salivary glands change their composition or their secretion decreases, This can cause dry mouth symptoms.

Old age can cause dry mouth, as bodily functions degrade with age. The salivary glands begin to atrophy and saliva production decreases, followed by dry mouth.

It may also be caused by special circumstances, such as: long-term use of antidepressants such as amitriptyline and imipramine, and antihypertensive drugs such as clonidine and prazosin Medicines and other drugs can easily cause dry mouth symptoms.

vitamin deficiency is also one of the causes of dry mouth, along with dry throat, numbness of hands and feet, and corners of mouth In case of ulcers, etc., grains, nuts, vegetables and fruits, fish and other foods can be supplemented in moderation. These foods contain a lot of B vitamins.

If it has nothing to do with the above situation, you need to be alert to whether it is a signal of disease.

Second, in these cases, it may be related to disease

Dry mouth is not only a normal physiological phenomenon, it may also be a harbinger of certain diseases.

1. Diabetes

Insufficient insulin production can cause diabetes, and blood sugar rises significantly The common symptoms are dry mouth and thirst. “Three more and one less” are typical symptoms of diabetic patients. Dehydration and polyuria may cause a decrease in the amount of saliva.

The incidence of dry mouth in patients with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes was 8%-53% and 14%-62%, respectively.

2, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a autoimmune thyroid disease characterized by thyroid stimulating Serum antibodies against thyroid antigens such as globulin and thyroid hormone receptor were positive.

Most patients with thyroid disease also suffer from Sjögren’s syndrome, which is characterized by dry mouth.

3. Sjögren’s syndrome

A representative disease of dry mouth caused by insufficient salivation is Sjogren’s syndrome. The patient’s salivary glands are targeted by the immune system. Mast cells, macrophages, plasma cells, T cells, and B cells infiltrate the salivary glands. Anti-Ro and anti-La autoantibodies target the muscarinic 3 receptor, causing the salivary glands to shrink.

Occurring in women, 40-60 years old is the high incidence age group, which can manifest as dry mouth, dry eyes, dry nose, dry respiratory tract and digestive tract.

4. Hyperthyroidism< /p>

Hyperthyroidism, commonly known as “hyperthyroidism”, often occurs in women, mainly manifested ashigh activity, heartbeatRapid breathing, insomnia, sweaty hands, mood swings, sensitivity to surroundings, etc..

Patients with hyperthyroidism will accelerate energy metabolism, increase oxygen consumption, increase heat production and heat dissipation, and reduce the water in the body, thereby increasing the probability of dry mouth.

5. Diabetes insipidus

polyuria, polydipsia is urine Two of the most common symptoms of insomnia. Antidiuretic hormone is often thought to be the culprit in diabetes insipidus, which affects the process by which the kidneys concentrate urine. Once the concentration of antidiuretic hormone decreases, it dilutes and increases urine output.

Diabetes insipidus can be relieved by adding water and taking medicines.

Third, dry mouth, so drinking water is useful

Drinking water may seem like a simple thing, but there are a few things to keep in mind.

First, don’t drink water when you are thirstyIt is now generally believed that when the human body feels thirsty, it means that The body is already in a state of dehydration, especially in the elderly, whose kidney function declines, the recovery of body fluid balance is slower, and the feeling of thirst is slower. When the ambient temperature and humidity increase, the elderly will not consume enough water, which increases the risk.

In daily life, we should develop the habit ofactively drink water, try to do To drink less and more, it is recommended that adults with low activity levels drink 1700ml of water per day and women 1500ml of water.

Second, Do not replace water with beverages, it is very difficult to consume beverages for a long time. It is easy to lead to excessive sugar intake, which increases the risk of obesity, dental caries, and osteoporosis. Although food contains a part of the amount of water that can be replaced, foods such as milk, soy milk, soup and porridge cannot completely replace our usual drinking water.

Third,grab water It is a good time., the body temperature rises during the nap, sweating and other activities evaporate part of the water, and the gastrointestinal digestion during lunch will also consume water, which is easy to cause thirst, so after a nap Can add 200ml of water.

1 hour before going to bed at nightAbout 200ml of warm water needs to be added, because the human body will evaporate through breathing and sweat during sleep When activities cause the body to lose some water, the blood viscosity will also rise to the highest level. Some people have the habit of getting up at night. At this time, they can add a glass of 100ml water, which can help reduce the occurrence of high blood pressure and diabetes at night. risk.

In addition to being a normal physiological phenomenon, dry mouth may also be a warning of disease, so don’t ignore the symptoms of dry mouth in your daily life. #HealthTrue Knowledge Plan#

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