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What Causes Increased Saliva In The Mouth?

i dont know if this is a real medical problem as far as having a treatment and all that but it is a problem for me i seem to be produsing a lot of saliva and from time to time i will choke on it when i try to swallow and will have to clear my throat it is almost like my throat will just stop working mid swallow and no doctor seems to worried about it but will not give a reason why this happens but it really freaks me out i do have a bad case of gerd and am on meds for that any feed back please
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through you query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain excessive salivation can be experienced due to 2 reasons:
1.Excessive saliva production.
2.Reduced swallowing or clearance..
In your case it seems to be due to reduced swallowing and it can occur due to a number of common causes like Throat inflammation and swelling caused due to acid reflux, tonsillitis, Bell's Palsy' Parkinsonism, Myasthenia Gravis etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Medicine Specialist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause will relieve the symptoms..
As of now you can gargle frequently with mouthwash as it has drying effect in mouth and will prevent excess salivation..
Brushing teeth 2 to 3 times a day also has a drying effect..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Increased Saliva In The Mouth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through you query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain excessive salivation can be experienced due to 2 reasons: 1.Excessive saliva production. 2.Reduced swallowing or clearance.. In your case it seems to be due to reduced swallowing and it can occur due to a number of common causes like Throat inflammation and swelling caused due to acid reflux, tonsillitis, Bell s Palsy Parkinsonism, Myasthenia Gravis etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Medicine Specialist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause will relieve the symptoms.. As of now you can gargle frequently with mouthwash as it has drying effect in mouth and will prevent excess salivation.. Brushing teeth 2 to 3 times a day also has a drying effect.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..