What Causes Dry Mouth and Eye Discomfort?

Dry mouth and dry eyes may be related to a dry climate. If the symptoms are severe, they may be associated with factors such as excessive liver fire, excessive heart fire, deficiency of both qi and blood, and insufficiency of the liver and kidneys. Patients are advised to seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's treatment instructions. Details are as follows:

1. Dry Climate: Dry air can easily deprive the skin and mucous membranes of the body of moisture, leading to dry mouth and dry eyes. This can be mitigated by drinking warm water to replenish body fluids.

2. Excessive Liver Fire: Excessive liver fire can easily consume yin and blood, causing a deficiency of body fluids that cannot nourish the mouth, leading to dry mouth. The liver opens into the eyes, and liver fire disturbing the eyes can cause dry eyes. Medications such as Danzhi Xiaoyao Powder, Longdan Xiegan Decoction, and Chaihu Shugan Powder can be prescribed to disperse liver fire.

3. Excessive Heart Fire: Excessive heart fire can easily lead to a deficiency of yin fluids, resulting in symptoms of dry mouth and dry eyes. Medications can be prescribed to clear heart fire and reduce heat.

4. Deficiency of Both Qi and Blood: Deficiency of qi and blood can cause the mouth and eyes to lose nourishment, leading to symptoms of dry mouth and dry eyes. Medications can be prescribed to nourish qi and replenish blood.

5. Insufficiency of the Liver and Kidneys: The liver stores blood, and the kidneys store essence. Insufficiency of liver and kidney function can lead to a deficiency of blood and essence, causing the orifices of the body to lose nourishment and resulting in symptoms of dry mouth and dry eyes. Medications can be prescribed to nourish the liver and kidneys.

The above medications should be used under the guidance of a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner based on syndrome differentiation and should not be used blindly to avoid adverse reactions.