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A member asked:
Tongue feeling dry and rough?
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Heartburn?: Gastric reflux can cause this as well as obstructive sleep apnea. Do either of these apply to you?
Answered 1/3/2016
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Dry mouth: You may have dry mouth. This will allow the tongue to feel dry ; rough. Check with your md to see what medication you may be taking that can intensify this condition. Also see a dentist to check if you have decreased salivary flow.
Answered 4/12/2020
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Xerostomia: This sounds like a dry mouth syndrome, or "xerostomia". Many things can cause dry mouth: certain medications, age, low intake of fluid or high salt intake, smoking, alcohol, to name a few. The rough tongue may be simply related to the sudden dry feeling of mouth, or change in tongue surface. "fissured tongue", "geographic tongue" or "hairy tongue" is more common with age. Consult a dentist.
Answered 9/15/2019
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