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What Causes Thick Gum Like Secretion On Gums,lips And Tongue?
I have a thick gum like secretion on my gums,lips and tongue and I am constantly trying to spit it out and it is invisible, you can't see it but you can feel it with your tongue, my lips and tongue are inflamed but gargling wit salt water helps with that. What is this stuff?
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
Hello!Thank you for posting here.
This can be thick ropy saliva you can feel with your tongue.Keep hydrated.Take 3 liters of water every day.
You did not mention if you suffer any other health problem.Chemotherapy,radiation,Diabetes, allergies and sinus problems also cause this.If this is just because of dehydration, this will become normal once you start having ample water.Do not smoke or drink.Maintain a healthy life style.
Hope this helps.
This can be thick ropy saliva you can feel with your tongue.Keep hydrated.Take 3 liters of water every day.
You did not mention if you suffer any other health problem.Chemotherapy,radiation,Diabetes, allergies and sinus problems also cause this.If this is just because of dehydration, this will become normal once you start having ample water.Do not smoke or drink.Maintain a healthy life style.
Hope this helps.
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