Why I Am Getting A Sensation To Spit The Saliva Quite Frequently?

Posted on Wed, 13 May 2020

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Wed, 13 May 2020 Answered on

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Question : Hello Doctor,
Good morning,
I am finding Dry throat for the last 1.5 days.
I found my mouth gets dry, however some saliva is getting formed on the throat.
I am not feeling comfortable because of the whitish saliva which is getting formed on the throat.
I am getting a sensation to spit the saliva quite frequently.
No Fever, Head Ache, Vomiting, however need to give extra effort to swallow the food.
Since i am scratching throat frequently and trying to spit the saliva, i am getting slight stiff neck.
Requesting your help to prescribe medicine for the same.

Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G

Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (0 minute later)

Is this a Symptom of Covid-19, just wanted to confirm form the Expert Medical team.

Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G

Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (3 minutes later)

Also found that the throat is slightly sticky in nature.

Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hello

Detailed Answer:

Hi,
Welcome to ask a doctor.
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern.
Unlikely it is a covid related symptom in absence of fever cough breathlessness or any abdominal symptoms.
Stop clearing your throat forcefully
Avoid coughing vigorously
Dont sleep 2 hrs after meals
Try taking a course of antacid like omez 20 once a day for 10 days.
Take some steam inhalation twice a day
drink plenty of water
do some salt water gargling
all this will help you in long run
if not better consult an ent specialist

hope this answers your query.
happy to help
wish you a speedy recovery

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (1 hour later)

Hello Doctor,
Thanks a lot for your answer.

I am not quite following your point.
" Unlikely it is a covid related symptom in absence of fever cough breathlessness or any abdominal symptoms. "

Does the above statement means that it is not Covid related syptoms.

I have been having acidity issues and breathlessness for nearly 8 months on and off. I have been consuming medicines for the same and it is not a big issues.

I am not having fever, head ache etc.

Omez 20, should this be taken before or after food.

Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:

Hello
thank you for the query.
sorry for the inconvenience
well i meant very unlikely you have covid.
Though covid can present with many odd symptoms but you do not have other associated common symptoms of covid. since you are taking sompraz d 20 no need to take omez additionally then.
also lesuride can cause dry mouth try and reduce dose to half tablet and see how you feel.
also anxiety is a common cause of dry throat too if you have one you need to address anxiety too then.
best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (2 days later)

Hello Doctor,
Thanks a lot for your help.

Can i continue to take Ethilam half tablet in the morning and night for anxiety.

Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hello

Detailed Answer:

hi
thank you for the query.
can continue etilam but try an ask for a safer alternative which can be taken long term if required to your prescribing doctor.
best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad