How to overcome excessive salivation and watering?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I want to talk about the problems which I am facing nowadays. I have a problem with excessive salivation and watering in my mouth. When my mouth is full of saliva, I spit, and after a minute, it again becomes full of saliva. I might have a problem with my salivary glands. I feel difficulty while talking with others as well as while swallowing my food. I want to get rid of this problem as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I would like to know some details about your problem:

1. Since when have you had these symptoms?

2. Does this increased saliva collect intermittently or persistently?

3. Do you have any dental oral pain or irritation? Or have some pain in the abdomen?

4. Acid reflux?

5. Does saliva pour out of the mouth during sleep?

6. How is your appetite?

7. How is your day today mood? And how is your sleep?

Thank you.

The Probable causes

1. Anxiety, oral inflammation, or dental problem. 2. Gastroesophageal reflux disease or other GIT problems.

Investigations to be done

Dentist examination to look for any oral cavity or dental abnormality.

Probable diagnosis

Hypersalivation.

Treatment plan

A few medications may be tried like- Amitryptiline and Glycopyrrolate for your symptoms.

Preventive measures

Keep good dental and oral hygiene.

Regarding follow up

Revert with above mentioned information for better understanding and judgement.

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Answered by Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team

January 4, 2024

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