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What Causes Sharp Twinges In Throat After Having Wine Or Chocolate?
Question: Whenever I drink wine and sometimes eat chocolate, my salivary glands seem to go on attack. I get a very sharp twinge like feeling.
Brief Answer:
Jaw muscles contractions and spasms.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
It happens to me too, when I drink cheap wine.
It is a result of tannins, contained in fruits and in wine.
Tannins cause salivary glands to secrete rapidly, these glands ( parotid glands) can induce jaw muscles sudden contractions and spasms giving the feeling of sharp pain.
There's nothing to worry about, except the discomfort.
Periodic use of vitamin C helps improve this condition.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Jaw muscles contractions and spasms.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
It happens to me too, when I drink cheap wine.
It is a result of tannins, contained in fruits and in wine.
Tannins cause salivary glands to secrete rapidly, these glands ( parotid glands) can induce jaw muscles sudden contractions and spasms giving the feeling of sharp pain.
There's nothing to worry about, except the discomfort.
Periodic use of vitamin C helps improve this condition.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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