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What Causes Throat Dryness, Redness And Tongue Pain?

I have an extremely dry mouth. There is minimal saliva being generated. My throat is extremely dry also and is very red. I do not have any visible pus bags on my throat. My tongue is very sensitive and hurts. The food I have eaten tastes like is has been way over salted.
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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hello,
Dry mouth alone can be hard on oral tissue. Keep well hydrated, drink plenty of water and rinse with water or nonalcoholic based rinses. There are products designed to help with dry mouth symptoms such as toothpaste, rinses and gum. Biotene is a popular product name.The ingredient xylitol may help fight dryness.
Try to determine your cause such as side effect from medication or mouth breathing. If your tongue has a coating, you may have an oral yeast infection and require prescription anti-fungal medication. a salivary gland or duct disorder may be a possibility.
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What Causes Throat Dryness, Redness And Tongue Pain?

hello, Dry mouth alone can be hard on oral tissue. Keep well hydrated, drink plenty of water and rinse with water or nonalcoholic based rinses. There are products designed to help with dry mouth symptoms such as toothpaste, rinses and gum. Biotene is a popular product name.The ingredient xylitol may help fight dryness. Try to determine your cause such as side effect from medication or mouth breathing. If your tongue has a coating, you may have an oral yeast infection and require prescription anti-fungal medication. a salivary gland or duct disorder may be a possibility. Thank you for your inquiry.