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== Signs & Symptoms  ==
== Signs & Symptoms  ==


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*sensation of dryness/stickiness in the mouth
sensation of dryness/stickiness in the mouth


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*burning sensation in the mouth
burning sensation in the mouth


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*tongue “sticking” causing difficulty in speaking
tongue “sticking” causing difficulty in speaking


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*difficulty moving food in mouth when eating, especially dry food such as bread
difficulty moving food in mouth when eating, especially dry food such as bread


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*increased sores/mouth ulcers<br>
increased sores/mouth ulcers<br>


== Anatomy<br>  ==
== Anatomy<br>  ==

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Signs & Symptoms[edit | edit source]

  • sensation of dryness/stickiness in the mouth
  • burning sensation in the mouth
  • tongue “sticking” causing difficulty in speaking
  • difficulty moving food in mouth when eating, especially dry food such as bread
  • increased sores/mouth ulcers

Anatomy
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Causes
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