Can AIDS cause dry mouth and dry tongue?
Disease description:
For the past week, my friend has constantly felt dry mouth and throat. She has had a relatively chaotic sex life, and I'm worried she might have contracted HIV. So I'd like to know: can HIV cause dry mouth?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Yu
Dry mouth can arise from various causes, and it may also occur in individuals with HIV/AIDS. Dryness of the mouth and tongue is a common phenomenon that can result either from medical conditions or normal physiological responses. HIV/AIDS weakens the body's immune system, and patients often experience symptoms such as colds and fever, particularly dry mouth and throat caused by upper respiratory tract infections. The HIV virus itself can also cause fever, especially persistent low-grade fever, which may worsen dry mouth symptoms.
