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Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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by Liver test, Mar 13, 2006 12:00AM
I believe i have cirrhosis from years of drinking although
at this time my doctor is unable to confirm this.
I get severe dry mouth especially at night in bed. Nothing
helps it. If you have a liver problem why do you get severe
dry mouth. I thought your body retains water. Also with
cirrhosis is coffee and soda bad to drink. Whats the best thing
to drink. I drink alot of coffee and soda and its seems to
have worsened my condition. Is it the caffeine.
at this time my doctor is unable to confirm this.
I get severe dry mouth especially at night in bed. Nothing
helps it. If you have a liver problem why do you get severe
dry mouth. I thought your body retains water. Also with
cirrhosis is coffee and soda bad to drink. Whats the best thing
to drink. I drink alot of coffee and soda and its seems to
have worsened my condition. Is it the caffeine.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 13, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 13, 2006 12:00AM
There are many reasons other than liver disease why a dry mouth can occur. This can include mouth breathing, dehydration, medication side effects, or rheumatologic disease. I do not know the specific mechanism of how or why liver disease can lead to a dry mouth.
I am not aware of soda or coffee leading to cirrhosis.
I would discuss this with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
I am not aware of soda or coffee leading to cirrhosis.
I would discuss this with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
