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A member asked:

While sleep i feel thirsty and wake up in the morning with dry mouth and burning throat .sugar within healthy range. what could be the possibilities?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Mouth open: One would be sleeping with your mouth open and drying out the mucous membranes.

Dr Eleczko and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/18/2013

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get checked for : An autoimmune condition called sjogren's syndrome -dryness of mouth and eyes. Perhaps your acid reflux contributes to your symptoms. Take care!

Answered 12/10/2013

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