Thick saliva may simply be due to the fact that you're not drinking enough water. It may also be a sign of dry mouth (xerostomia). Health problems -- such as cancer treatment, diabetes, high blood pressure, and Sjögren's disease and other conditions that affect the salivary glands in the mouth -- may also cause dry mouth. It's also a side effect of many drugs. If your thick saliva is bothersome or does not go away, talk to your doctor.
Thick saliva may simply be due to the fact that you're not drinking
enough water. It may also be a sign of dry mouth (xerostomia).
Health problems -- such as cancer treatment, diabetes, high blood
pressure, and Sjögren's disease and other... More
Dr. De Vizio of Colgate answered:Thick saliva may simply be due to the fact that you're not drinking enough water. It may also be a sign of dry mouth (xerostomia). Health problems -- such as cancer treatment, diabetes, high blood pressure, and Sjögren's disease and other conditions that affect the salivary glands in the mouth -- may also cause dry mouth. It's also a side effect of many drugs. If your thick saliva is bothersome or does not go away, talk to your doctor.Thick saliva may simply be due to the fact that you're not drinking enough water. It may also be a sign of dry mouth (xerostomia). Health problems -- such as cancer treatment, diabetes, high blood pressure, and Sjögren's disease and other... More
