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What Causes Dry Mouth After A Colonoscopy?
Question: I have a very dry mouth after a colonoscopy yesterday. The procedure was at 1:00 and it is now 2 am. It is driving me crazy and drinking only seems to help while I have the liquid in my mouth.
Brief Answer:
ORS is the mainstay of treatment. No other medicines needed.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Intracellular sodium depletion is an effect of dehydration which could give you similar thrist. The solution is to take ORS (oral rehydration solution) continuously in small amounts. This will help in replenishing the salt and water imbalance and should help in resolving the problem.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
ORS is the mainstay of treatment. No other medicines needed.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Intracellular sodium depletion is an effect of dehydration which could give you similar thrist. The solution is to take ORS (oral rehydration solution) continuously in small amounts. This will help in replenishing the salt and water imbalance and should help in resolving the problem.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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