What Are the Causes of Dry Tongue Coat?

There are mainly physiological and pathological causes for dry tongue coating in clinical practice, such as insufficient water intake, rhinitis, and sinusitis. For different types of dry mouth, the treatment plan may vary. For example, physiological dry mouth can be effectively improved by increasing water intake, while pathological dry mouth requires treatment of the underlying disease.

1. Dry tongue is a symptom caused by yin deficiency of the stomach, which may be closely related to insufficient water intake, excessive heart fire, and excessive stomach fire.

2. Normal elderly people may experience different degrees of dry mouth due to atrophy of glands in the oral mucosa and decreased saliva secretion, which is also known as physiological dry mouth in medicine.

3. Pathological dry mouth can occur after colds, excessive vomiting, diarrhea, and high fever. Patients with rhinitis and sinusitis often have poor nasal ventilation and breathe through their mouths, leading to water evaporation in the mouth and causing dry mouth.

1. For patients with dry tongue coating and dry mouth, it is likely that they are lacking vitamin C. At this time, they can purchase vitamin C tablets from the pharmacy for intake. Of course, they should also eat more vegetables and fruits.

2. It is important to engage in appropriate physical exercise and avoid excessive fatigue and psychological stress. If the condition does not improve through proper self-care, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.