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What Could Cause Dry Throat In Type 2 Diabetes, High BP And Cholesterol Patient?
Hi for the last three weeks I have a very dry throat .no pain just so dry I was given antibiotics by the doctor I am type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure and cholesterol. The medication I am on I asked the doctor if that could be the causes but he said no so im really scared it throat cancer
Thu, 9 Jan 2014
hello. sometimes the medications for diabetes and bp can cause dryness. so can sudden changes in humidity or temperature. it is not likely to be a cancer and you have nothing to worry. take care!
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