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Suggest Remedy To Stop Excessive Saliva Generation During Pregnancy

Hi doctor. I am 5.5 months pregnant. This excessive saliva generation problem is there for me for last 3 months. I use cup to split every minute. This happens even during sleep but it is less compared to day time.Please suggest me a solution to stop this excessive saliva generation.
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today.

Ptyalism is the name for the condition that causes excessive saliva during pregnancy. In some women, the saliva is caused by hormones, while in others, it is due to chronic nausea. In either case, it will get better after you have the baby, but here are a few things you can try in the meantime:

Small, frequent snacks, especially dry crumbly ones like pretzels or crackers, can soothe your stomach and help nausea.

Eating ginger (in the form of candies, tea, or sucking on fresh ginger) also soothes the stomach and may help you swallow your saliva. Chewing gum can also help you swallow your saliva rather than spitting it out.

Vitamin B6, in combination with an antihistamine called doxylamine succinate (both can be purchased over the counter and are safe during pregnancy) can help treat nausea as well as help dry the mouth.

Anti-nausea medication, prescribed by your doctor, can sometimes help with excessive saliva production.

I suggest you talk with your prenatal care provider about trying medication if natural remedies do not work.

I hope I was able to adequatey answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.

Best wishes,

Dr. Brown
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Suggest Remedy To Stop Excessive Saliva Generation During Pregnancy

Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Ptyalism is the name for the condition that causes excessive saliva during pregnancy. In some women, the saliva is caused by hormones, while in others, it is due to chronic nausea. In either case, it will get better after you have the baby, but here are a few things you can try in the meantime: Small, frequent snacks, especially dry crumbly ones like pretzels or crackers, can soothe your stomach and help nausea. Eating ginger (in the form of candies, tea, or sucking on fresh ginger) also soothes the stomach and may help you swallow your saliva. Chewing gum can also help you swallow your saliva rather than spitting it out. Vitamin B6, in combination with an antihistamine called doxylamine succinate (both can be purchased over the counter and are safe during pregnancy) can help treat nausea as well as help dry the mouth. Anti-nausea medication, prescribed by your doctor, can sometimes help with excessive saliva production. I suggest you talk with your prenatal care provider about trying medication if natural remedies do not work. I hope I was able to adequatey answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Brown