Khan Abgeena, Shirlaw Penelope J
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
Prim Dent J. 2016 Feb 1;5(1):70-74. doi: 10.1177/205016841600500109.
Dry mouth is a common condition presenting to a GP or general dental practitioner. The most common cause of a dry mouth is related to medication use, however patients with Sjögren's syndrome, a multisystem autoimmune condition, may present to their dentist rather than their GP complaining of dry mouth and dry eyes. This article explores the causes of dry mouth and how a patient can be investigated to find the cause of their dry mouth. An overview of Sjögren's syndrome, the relevant diagnostic criteria, presenting signs and symptoms, investigations and management principles are outlined.
口干是全科医生（GP）或普通牙科医生常见的就诊情况。口干最常见的原因与药物使用有关，然而，患有干燥综合征（一种多系统自身免疫性疾病）的患者可能会向牙医而非全科医生抱怨口干和眼干。本文探讨了口干的原因以及如何对患者进行检查以找出其口干的原因。概述了干燥综合征、相关诊断标准、表现出的体征和症状、检查及管理原则。
