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What Causes Excessive Salivation?
Question: Hi Dr XXXXXXX
I have a problem with my mouth. It started me long time ago probably 6 years ago while I was a college student in the middle of the class. Every time my mouth is filled with saliva, the second I swallowed my saliva un uncontrollable flood of saliva follow. I become more aware and conscious of my problem, i can talk (my voice changed since then) I lost my concentration , every time I saw people focusing in me while I swallow my saliva in a flash of second , a big destructive hindrance to every part of my life.
I have a problem with my mouth. It started me long time ago probably 6 years ago while I was a college student in the middle of the class. Every time my mouth is filled with saliva, the second I swallowed my saliva un uncontrollable flood of saliva follow. I become more aware and conscious of my problem, i can talk (my voice changed since then) I lost my concentration , every time I saw people focusing in me while I swallow my saliva in a flash of second , a big destructive hindrance to every part of my life.
Brief Answer:
You may take anticholinergic drug to control.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
There can be severe reasons for excessive salivation:-
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- rabies
- liver disease
- pancreatitis
- oral infection
- drugs like pilocarpine, clozapine
- toxins like mercury, copper
For proper treatment you need to rule out the exact cause & get it treated accordingly.
After consulting your physician you may take anticholinergic drugs like glycopyrolates, scopolamine.
You may go for botulinum toxin injection or surgery if required.
Consult oral & maxillofacial surgeon for further treatment plan.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
You may take anticholinergic drug to control.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
There can be severe reasons for excessive salivation:-
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- rabies
- liver disease
- pancreatitis
- oral infection
- drugs like pilocarpine, clozapine
- toxins like mercury, copper
For proper treatment you need to rule out the exact cause & get it treated accordingly.
After consulting your physician you may take anticholinergic drugs like glycopyrolates, scopolamine.
You may go for botulinum toxin injection or surgery if required.
Consult oral & maxillofacial surgeon for further treatment plan.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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