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Dry mouth

January 6, 2012 | 10,00 EUR | answered by Christian Welsch

During a gastroscopy, areas of inflammation of the mucous membrane and weakness of the lower esophageal sphincter were found. I must have acid reflux, so to speak. I have been experiencing belching for years without any discomfort or complaints. Since the beginning of November, I have had a dry mouth and after a long search, I found out that it is coming from the stomach, irritating the esophagus, causing difficulty swallowing, and leading to a dry mouth. However, I have never noticed anything, completely pain-free. Just symptoms! Question: could it be another acid/base, bile, etc. causing these symptoms? Since I have not noticed anything, I have obviously continued to live like before. The doctor also did not tell me anything, at my own request I am taking Pantoprazole. So far, no significant improvement.

Christian Welsch

Dear inquirer,

Please have an ENT doctor perform an examination. Dry mouth can also have other causes, cardiovascular medications and psychotropic drugs often have this as a side effect. Allergy with nasal breathing obstruction, snoring, or sleep apnea are also possible causes.
If it is reflux-related, the dose of Pantozol plays a role. You should have an endoscopy done if not already done.

Do you have any further questions?

Kind regards, C. Welsch