Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
182 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Excess Saliva During Sleep?

hi! I wake up at night with terrible hunger and so much saliva in my mouth I have to swallow it for a few minutes, my stomach doesn't feel quite right when that happens. after I drink some water it gets better and I can go back to sleep . what is it? thank you
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Sat, 3 May 2014 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 5 May 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
ENT Specialist,  's  Response
Hello

Welcome in H.C.M.

Regarding your query for excessive salivation during sleep i would like to say according to your symptoms, I am suspecting that you are having acidity which might have cause this excess salivation and you got relief by drinking some water.

Other causes of excessive salivation are-

1- Stomatitis (ulcers in mouth).

2- Dyspepsia.

3- Gingivitis.

4- Glossitis.

5- Ludwig's angina (infection of floor of mouth).

All above may be diagnoned by a thorough clinical examination.

Regards.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Excess Saliva During Sleep?

Hello Welcome in H.C.M. Regarding your query for excessive salivation during sleep i would like to say according to your symptoms, I am suspecting that you are having acidity which might have cause this excess salivation and you got relief by drinking some water. Other causes of excessive salivation are- 1- Stomatitis (ulcers in mouth). 2- Dyspepsia. 3- Gingivitis. 4- Glossitis. 5- Ludwig s angina (infection of floor of mouth). All above may be diagnoned by a thorough clinical examination. Regards.