Dry tongue may be physiological reasons, may also be pathological reasons, such as oral candidiasis, dry syndrome, etc., should be timely consultation to clarify the cause of the disease.
⒈ physiological causes
(1) Environment: if you drink too little water, in a dry climate or hot environment, the body is prone to dehydration, saliva secretion will also be reduced, you will feel the tip of the tongue dry.
(2) Age: with age, the body’s salivary gland function will decline, saliva secretion will be reduced, there will be a dry tongue.
Peculiar causes
(1) Oral candidiasis: when the endocrine and nutritional structure of the body is disturbed, Candida will infect the oral mucosa, causing oral candidiasis and symptoms of dry tongue, which can also show burning sensation and pain in the oral mucosa.
(2) Dry syndrome: Infection, immune system dysfunction, genetics and other factors may cause dry syndrome, resulting in reduced secretion of the salivary glands, in addition to the symptoms of dry tongue, but also dry eyes, dry nose and so on.
In addition to the above, there are other conditions that may lead to dry tongue, such as atrophic lingual inflammation, etc. If the symptoms do not improve after improving lifestyle habits, it is recommended to go to the hospital for an examination, and follow the doctor’s instructions for timely and targeted treatment, so as not to delay the course of the disease.