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A member asked:
I've constant overactive saliva glands at the base of my tongue which feels thick. it started 6 weeks ago after acute pancreatitis. will it settle?
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Usually does: usually it does.try to hydrate yourself with a lot of water.when you eat chew very well.anr eat slowly,as I said usually it goes away.if not ask your doctor.
Answered 1/13/2017
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