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Suggest Treatment For Continuous Drooling Of Saliva In An Elderly Person
Question: I am 75 years old and for some time now have been constantly dribbling. I have had a beard for the last 40years and this problem causes my beard to be wet most of the time.
Thank you your help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you your help will be greatly appreciated.
Brief Answer:
Any associated tremors??
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
At your age, the first thing coming to my mind is Parkinsonism, and similar neurological problems. Certain medicines like anti depressants, anti anxiety medications also can cause continuous drooling of saliva. Are you on any of those medications.
Do you have frequent falls, unsteadiness of walking, tremors in fingers/hands or face/tongue ??
The best thing is to get a neurological examination done by a neurologist
Any associated tremors??
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
At your age, the first thing coming to my mind is Parkinsonism, and similar neurological problems. Certain medicines like anti depressants, anti anxiety medications also can cause continuous drooling of saliva. Are you on any of those medications.
Do you have frequent falls, unsteadiness of walking, tremors in fingers/hands or face/tongue ??
The best thing is to get a neurological examination done by a neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Doctor
I do not have any of the above problems and I'm not on any of the medications you mentioned.
I do not have any of the above problems and I'm not on any of the medications you mentioned.
Brief Answer:
Neurology work up
Detailed Answer:
Thank you Mr XXXXXXX
I strongly recommend a neurology evaluation. Please discuss with your GP about this problem. You need a thorough neurological examination followed by tests and possibly an MRI of brain as well. Your GP may later refer you to one of the NHS hospitals for a neurology consultation,
Neurology work up
Detailed Answer:
Thank you Mr XXXXXXX
I strongly recommend a neurology evaluation. Please discuss with your GP about this problem. You need a thorough neurological examination followed by tests and possibly an MRI of brain as well. Your GP may later refer you to one of the NHS hospitals for a neurology consultation,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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