10 Signs of Dehydration In Kids
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Sign Of Dehydration In Kids #8: Sticky Mucus Membranes in Mouth
The insides of our mouths are usually very moist. This is thanks to the presence of saliva, which is secreted from glands that are found just beneath the tongue. If our mouths begin to dry out, then more saliva is released to help keep it moist all of the time.
In cases of dehydration, however, there is often not enough moisture to make saliva as liquid as it usually is. Instead, it can be a higher than usual concentration of various other chemicals, and this can be quite sticky. This causes the lining of the mouth and the tongue to also feel sticky.
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