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Today my salivas was sticky.. like when you have to spit. it would accumulate in my mouth and id have to spit hard for it to get out of my mouth. why?

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Saliva: usually means that you need to drink more water. can be caused by meds, climate dryness or anxiety. drink lots more water

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Answered 8/31/2014

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