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A member asked:
When i eat salt in solid form like on french fries, it makes sores on the roof of my mouth. foods high in sodium dry out my mouth. is this an allergy?
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No: Reaction to salt in the mouth is an irritant and i suspect that you are prone to have canker sores in the first place too much salt causes one to feel thirsty since the body needs more water to establish a new balance. As anyone knows, thirst occurs after one swallows a mouthful of seawater even when the body is adequately hydrated. Do note that too much salt intake is not good for your heal.
Answered 1/17/2014
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