Why do I have dry mouth and bad breath every morning when I wake up?

Why do we feel dry mouth when we wake up in the morning? There is still no relief after drinking water, so what is the reason for this result? Is it a problem with your usual lifestyle or diet? Or is there some other reason? Then let's take a look at the following information, which may be helpful to you, and when you encounter such a situation in the future, you will be able to take appropriate measures.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dry mouth means lack of fluid, which is usually related to the rising heat in the body and also to the climate. Especially in autumn when the weather is relatively dry, you should drink more water to promote metabolism in the body.

The other is pathological dry mouth, such as diabetes, achlorhydria gastritis, menopausal syndrome, neurosis, and hyperthyroidism, all of which can cause dry mouth to varying degrees. People with chronic diseases who take certain medications (such as stomach medicine, sedatives, and antihypertensive drugs) may also experience dry mouth due to reduced saliva.

Chinese medicine differentiation:

1. Symptoms of Yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire: dry mouth, dry throat, hot breath from the nose, aggravated in the afternoon and at night, fever in the five parts of the body, dizziness, insomnia, soreness of waist and knees, thirst and desire to drink, red and dry tongue with little fluid, little or no coating, and thready pulse.

The commonly used prescription is Zhibai Dihuang Wan with modifications.

2. Symptoms of spleen and stomach weakness: dry mouth and throat, sallow complexion, shortness of breath and general weakness, poor appetite, loose stools, greasy tongue coating, and soft or thin pulse.

The prescription is Sijunzi Decoction with added ingredients.

Commonly used drugs are Codonopsis pilosula, Poria cocos, raw licorice, tangerine peel, Amomum villosum, and Coix seed.

Magnolia officinalis, etc.

After learning the above information, I believe you also know why you feel dry mouth when you wake up in the morning. In your life, you should pay more attention to your diet, don’t eat too much food that makes you irritated, and don’t stay up late often. Then your condition will be improved to a certain extent. After a period of conditioning, I believe you will be able to improve these conditions soon. Here I wish you a good recovery.