What causes dry mouth and a parched throat in the evening?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing dry mouth and throat symptoms every evening. What are the possible causes of dry mouth and throat occurring every evening?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The causes of dry mouth and thirst at night may involve multiple aspects:
1. Environmental factors: Excessively dry indoor environments at night, such as using air conditioning or heating systems without humidification devices, may cause evaporation of moisture from the mouth, leading to dry mouth and thirst.
2. Dietary factors: Consuming overly salty, spicy, or highly seasoned foods for dinner without timely hydration may result in dry mouth and thirst during the night.
3. Lifestyle habits: Improper sleeping posture, such as breathing with the mouth open, may cause loss of moisture from the oral mucosa, resulting in dry mouth and thirst.
4. Medical conditions: Certain diseases, such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and Sjögren's syndrome, can also cause symptoms of dry mouth and thirst at night.
To alleviate these symptoms, it is recommended that patients maintain appropriate indoor humidity, adjust dietary habits, hydrate promptly, and seek medical evaluation when necessary to rule out underlying diseases.
