Can anxiety and depression cause dry mouth and throat discomfort?
Disease description:
I have anxiety and depression. Recently, I've been feeling dry mouth and sometimes throat discomfort. Can anxiety and depression cause dry mouth and throat discomfort?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Anxiety and depression may cause dry mouth and throat discomfort. Patients with anxiety disorders generally have poor mental health and often experience significant stress in work or daily life. Long-term insomnia can lead to a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, greatly affecting the patient's work and daily activities. Anxiety and depression can be treated with anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications, along with psychological counseling. Additionally, pharyngitis can be managed by taking medications such as Liu Shen Wan, Zhongtongan capsules, and Houttuynia cordata granules.
