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Question: Suffering from motor neurone disease I have hypersalivation. What can be done to alleviate this?
Brief Answer:
Transdermal Scopalamine helps.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your query and concern.
Hyper salivation needs meticulous approach of management.
Transdermal patch of scopalamine, is very effective in controlling hyper salivation when used for short periods.
The specific management in patients with Motor Neuron disease is Botox, a toxin injection into the salivary glands under ultrasonic guidance.
The doses of Toxin - 30 units at one point for submandibular gland.
20 units at 2 points for parotid gland.
The results obtained from BOTOX injections are often considered permanent, without local or systemic complications.
Consult your doctor with regards to above.
Post your further queries, if any.
Thank you.
Transdermal Scopalamine helps.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your query and concern.
Hyper salivation needs meticulous approach of management.
Transdermal patch of scopalamine, is very effective in controlling hyper salivation when used for short periods.
The specific management in patients with Motor Neuron disease is Botox, a toxin injection into the salivary glands under ultrasonic guidance.
The doses of Toxin - 30 units at one point for submandibular gland.
20 units at 2 points for parotid gland.
The results obtained from BOTOX injections are often considered permanent, without local or systemic complications.
Consult your doctor with regards to above.
Post your further queries, if any.
Thank you.
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Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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