Q My eyes have also been dry and I've lost quite a bit of weight recently — is this still just ordinary dry mouth?
A If your eyes are also dry, or you've had unexplained weight loss along with increased thirst and urination, difficulty swallowing, or symptoms that started after a change in medication, it may not be simple dry mouth, and it is safer to get tested first.
Detailed Answer
Dry mouth has many possible causes, but when it occurs together with dry eyes, unexplained weight loss, excessive thirst and urination, or difficulty swallowing, an underlying autoimmune condition or diabetes cannot be ruled out. In such cases, please seek medical testing rather than assuming a diagnosis on your own.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
When these warning signs are present, confirming the cause through proper testing comes before starting Korean medicine treatment. Once results are available, we can support the body's fluid balance and function alongside the necessary medical management.
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