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I have a dry mouth no matter how much i drink and swollen tongue with indents along the side.
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The tongue indents: Are not uncommon and are usually caused by your tongue constantly lying alongside or rubbing on the inside of your lower teeth. The dry mouth can be caused by a host of medical issues, medications, etc. See your physician for an evaluation for the dry mouth and a dentist for a dental evaluation. Also ask both your dentist and physician about using biotene which is a saliva replacement therapy.
Answered 6/11/2018
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Xerostomia : Xerostomia or dry mouth could be caused by a variety of causes. It may be drug induced (most common) sjogren's syndrome, and multiple other factors. No matter how much water you drink xerostomia usually persist. Macroglossia or enlargement of the tongue also may be caused by a variety of factors. I would recommend visiting your dentist and md. Definitive diagnosis may require a biopsy.
Answered 8/15/2018
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