Question 1

help! what can cause dry mouth and tongue feeling raw and dry? also roof of mouth is sore?

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See details: There are several possible causes. Certain meds can cause a dry mouth. Sjogren's syndrome is also a common cause.

Question 2

slight sore throat, had white patch on soft pallet, now they are red & on roof ,mouth dry, sore, feels like something in back of mouth weird taste wha?

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Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can help decrease throat pain.

Question 3

what are the causes of a sudden, sore, burning throat, accompanied by a dry cough and shortness of breath. the roof of my mouth feels as if it was burned. in addition, my throat feels tight and eating food seems to irritate it even more.  ?

Accepted Answer

Posterior drip: what you are describing is typical of posterior nasal drip.
while you are asleep, the posterior nasal drip will irritate your throat, and your vocal cord, and your wind pipe.
you will end up with a bad dry cough, sore throat, that will eventually get worst as the cough get worst.
sleep with your head up.
take benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night.
take zyrtec during the day.
drink hot tea with lemon and honey

Question 4

i constantly thirsty no matter how much water i drink . i also take re-hydrate. i have a sore throat, ear ache, dry mouth especially the roof of the mouth.  weeks now. i also have lower back and slight womb pain (cyst removed from  womb a year ago ?

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"thirsty" ?'s: A "constant thirst" may be a symptom of adult onset diabetes (type 2), or simply still a result of inadequate water intake to overcome dehydration.  Ask your physician for a glucose tolerance test, and other testing to determine the cause.

Question 5

what is this sore on the roof of my mouth?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: Direct visualization will provide the best answer to your question.

Question 6

how come the roof of my mouth is sore?

Accepted Answer

It depends: This could be due to trauma or irritation or infection.  Somtimes rumors can cause soreness.  The only way to diagnose is to see your physician or dentist.

Question 7

what should i do for a mouth sore on roof of mouth?

Accepted Answer

Watch it everyday: Mouth sores are ubiquitous--they happen to everyone.  Most are simple and benign, some are dangerous.

Keep an eye on it for several days.  Is it getting better?  If not, call a dentist--this is the reason we entered our profession--to help people and restore health. 

Home remedies are difficult to recommend.  Because, for example, food burns heal themselves, as do cold sores.

Question 8

why is the roof of my mouth swollen and sore while eating?

Accepted Answer

Most likely you have: Inflammation already  and is pain is elicited by eating .I suggest you be seen by your doc and get some help . Good luck.

Question 9

could a cold sore erupt on the roof of your mouth?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: If you only have that one sore and no other symptoms it's probably something else.

Question 10

why would the roof of my mouth be sore (palate area) ?

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Sore palate: There are many reasons the palate could be sore such getting burned by hot food,  trauma from hard food like torilla chips, dry mouth, electrolyte imbalance etc.  See: https://www.healthline.com/health/roof-of-mouth-swollen#your-doctor

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Help! what can cause dry mouth and tongue feeling raw and dry? also roof of mouth is sore?

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Slight sore throat, had white patch on soft pallet, now they are red & on roof ,mouth dry, sore, feels like something in back of mouth weird taste wha?

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What are the causes of a sudden, sore, burning throat, accompanied by a dry cough and shortness of breath. the roof of my mouth feels as if it was burned. in addition, my throat feels tight and eating food seems to irritate it even more. ?

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I constantly thirsty no matter how much water i drink . i also take re-hydrate. i have a sore throat, ear ache, dry mouth especially the roof of the mouth. weeks now. i also have lower back and slight womb pain (cyst removed from womb a year ago ?

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What is this sore on the roof of my mouth?

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How come the roof of my mouth is sore?

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What should i do for a mouth sore on roof of mouth?

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Why is the roof of my mouth swollen and sore while eating?

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