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  1. thyroid gland

    if the thyroid gland is overactive or sluggish, the metabolism will be affected, leading to a variety of symptoms.

  2. prostate gland and urinary problems

    many men experience urinary changes as they age, which may be caused by inflammation or enlargement of the prostate gland.

  3. dry mouth

    a dry mouth is a symptom of an underlying problem, rather than a disease in itself.

  4. mumps

    mumps is a contagious viral illness that causes fever and swollen salivary glands, and a swollen face.

  5. hormonal (endocrine) system

    hormones can be thought of as chemical messages that communicate with the body and bring about changes.

  6. sjogren's disease

    sjogren's disease can be managed with medications and products such as artificial tears and saliva.

  7. mouth

    the two main functions of the mouth are eating and speaking.

  8. tongue

    there are about 9000 taste buds on the average adult tongue.

  9. throat cancer

    risk factors for throat cancer include smoking or chewing tobacco, drinking alcohol and human papillomavirus (hpv).

  10. thyroid - hashimoto's disease

    hashimoto's disease progresses very slowly over many years, so the symptoms may go unnoticed.

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