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Inside of mouth feels like sandpaper.dry feeling as well.no pain or irritation whatsoever and been a week.should i see my doctor asap?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Mouth: May be from dehydration, meds, climate, GERD or anxiety less likely thyroid or blood sugar. Start by drinking more water

Answered 5/3/2018

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Worth investigating: Make appointments with both your physician and yor Dentist. Take list of meds, including OTC vitamins, drinks, and supplements. Any change inactivity, job, exercise?

Dr Robins agreed

Answered 8/23/2014

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A member asked:

Inside of mouth feels like sandpaper.dry feeling as well.no pain or irritation whatsoever and been a week.should i see my doctor asap?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Robins agreed

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