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What Causes Excessive Saliva Secretion When Diagnosed With Esophageal Stricture Or Dysphagia?

My mother was diagnosed with stricture and stenosis of esophagus/ dysphagia. She had a stent inserted in her esophagus. She is constantly spitting up muscus 24/7 . Its very thick and stringy at times she has a hard time swallowing. Warm liquid with honey lemon helps. Is there anything we can do. She has lost a considerable amount of weight. Is there anything we can do?
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM,

Understanding your concern.As per your query excessive saliva secretion when diagnosed with esophageal stricture or dysphagia are clearly indicating a condition known as ' SILENT REFLUX ' , This is different from GERD in some aspect that it doesn't produce symptoms like heart burn . In this condition the acidic content of stomach comes upto nasopharynx due to dysfunction of esophageal sphincter .

This condition is also known as ' Laryngopharyngeal Reflux '.

Only medicines will not going to help in this case there is a need of life style change also . So i would suggest you o :-

- Avoid eating heavy like fatty and spicy food specially before going to bed .
- Eat frequent and small meals .
- Take light walk after every meal .
- Avoid alcohol and other aerated drinks .

Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like endoscopy and x-ray of upper digestive track and treat it accordingly.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Excessive Saliva Secretion When Diagnosed With Esophageal Stricture Or Dysphagia?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM, Understanding your concern.As per your query excessive saliva secretion when diagnosed with esophageal stricture or dysphagia are clearly indicating a condition known as SILENT REFLUX , This is different from GERD in some aspect that it doesn t produce symptoms like heart burn . In this condition the acidic content of stomach comes upto nasopharynx due to dysfunction of esophageal sphincter . This condition is also known as Laryngopharyngeal Reflux . Only medicines will not going to help in this case there is a need of life style change also . So i would suggest you o :- - Avoid eating heavy like fatty and spicy food specially before going to bed . - Eat frequent and small meals . - Take light walk after every meal . - Avoid alcohol and other aerated drinks . Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like endoscopy and x-ray of upper digestive track and treat it accordingly. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari