Suggest Treatment For Hypersalivation

Posted on Fri, 31 Mar 2017

Question: I have tospitoften, siliva type. All the time during the day. What causes this.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like hypersalivation, needs more details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for the query..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your complain spitting offer can be due to excessive saliva production or hypersalivation that can be felt in 2 cases:
1. Due to increased production.
2.Due to reduced swallowing.

Please answer the following questions so that I can guide you better.
1.Do you have any pain in throat while swallowing or do you find any difficulty in swallowing?
2.Since how long is the problem present?
3.Do you have acid reflux problem?
4.Do you have symptoms like mouth ulcers, soreness or redness in mouth?
5.Do you have Sinusitis or.post nasal drip or any known allergies?
6.Do you have any medical problems or are you on any medication?

Please write back with answers..

Regards..

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