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What Causes The Habit Of Constantly Swallowing Saliva?
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this is kamal im 27 years old , I've been swallowing saliva. I don't know why I'm always swallowing, but it's making me feel so awkward and sad.
I don't know how to stop swallowing saliva. People says it will be okay. Well, I'm always thinking about swallowing saliva. I just can't stop thinking about it. Every 30 seconds I'm swallowing. How can I stop it?
this is kamal im 27 years old , I've been swallowing saliva. I don't know why I'm always swallowing, but it's making me feel so awkward and sad.
I don't know how to stop swallowing saliva. People says it will be okay. Well, I'm always thinking about swallowing saliva. I just can't stop thinking about it. Every 30 seconds I'm swallowing. How can I stop it?
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have habit of habit of constantly swallowing saliva which could be due to infection of oral cavity, enlarged adenoids, allergies, gastroesophageal reflux disease, acute and chronic sinusitis. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist or oral surgeon and get it examined and evaluated and start treatment as per the cause. Anticholinergics drugs such as Benxtropine and Glycopyrrolate are effective in stoppage of excess saliva. Orthodontist can give you appliance such as vestibular screen to prevent drooling and excessive salivation. You can go for surgical intervention as well such as removal of salivary glands, ligation of salivary ducts.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have habit of habit of constantly swallowing saliva which could be due to infection of oral cavity, enlarged adenoids, allergies, gastroesophageal reflux disease, acute and chronic sinusitis. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist or oral surgeon and get it examined and evaluated and start treatment as per the cause. Anticholinergics drugs such as Benxtropine and Glycopyrrolate are effective in stoppage of excess saliva. Orthodontist can give you appliance such as vestibular screen to prevent drooling and excessive salivation. You can go for surgical intervention as well such as removal of salivary glands, ligation of salivary ducts.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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