Question 1

how can i reduce my excessive saliva?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol mouthwash: Too much saliva may occur in association with pregnancy, excessive starch intake, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pancreatitis, liver disease, serotonin syndrome, and oral ulcers.
Brushing and rinsing with alcohol-containing products may produce drying effects.

Question 2

excessive saliva  an sluring of my words?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: Many possible causes. Stroke is a possibility . Also in a case like this we worry about a neuromuscular problem li myasthenia. The best way to l ow is to have a neurologist evaluate.

Question 3

what can i do to manage excessive saliva?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Excessive salivation in pregnancy is called ptyalism. Some women especially in early pregnancy will over produce saliva and feel nauseated when they swallow it. Many will end of carrying around a spit cup. There are no real treatments for this. Chewing gum or sucking on candy can help distract you.

Question 4

how can i put an end to excessive saliva?

Accepted Answer

Why so drooly?: One of the most common causes of excessive saliva in otherwise normal people is that of reflux.  If you have any symptoms of reflux you can try to take some over the counter medicine like Prevacid or Nexium (esomeprazole) for a week or two to see if it helps.

Do you have bad teeth?  That can do it.

Certain medicines can do it too.

Is it just when you sleep?  Maybe sleep apnea.

See a doctor if not improving.

Question 5

what causes one to produce  excessive saliva?

Accepted Answer

Drooling at night?: It's caused by either an increase in your body's production of saliva or a decrease in your ability to swallow or keep saliva in your mouth.
Causes are:  new/ill fitting dentures, 
gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
throat/mouth infection, 
medications, like Clonazepam (klonopin), Clozapine (clozaril, Fazaclo odt), Pilocarpine (salagen), & carbicarbidopa-levodopa (parcopa, sinemet).
Pregnancy.

Question 6

what drugs are typically used to treat excessive saliva?

Accepted Answer

Many can dry you out: Many drugs have the side affect of causing a moth to dry out or reduce saliva flow.  If you aren't on any medications, then scopolamine is one that will do the trick.  Another things that works...If you are in a state where marijuana is legal...It too works to dry up a mouth.  Remember the word legal.

Question 7

could you recommend natural ways to reduce excessive saliva productions?

Accepted Answer

Consult: Saliva is actually good to keep your teeth and gums healthy.  However, if you feel that you have "excessive" saliva, have a consult with your dentist who can go over you complete dental and medical history and then evaluate your complaint.

Question 8

what causes excessive saliva and is there anything that will help deal with it?

Accepted Answer

Excessive salivation: Is usually a temporary situation.  It can be for a number of reasons - production of excess saliva by the salivary glands; decreased swallowing; reflux; side effect of certain meds.  Often new or ill fitting dental /oral appliances can also contribute to excessive salivation.  If you are worried consult a dentist or physician.

Question 9

is excessive saliva an endocrinology problem?

Accepted Answer

Saliva: Probably not endocrine. More likely a problem with your salivary glands. See your doctor soon.

Question 10

excessive saliva past 6 days. oral surg said glands look normal. wear partial for 7 years & seems to fit okay. what can i do to stop this?

Accepted Answer

Well : Try doing a food diary to see if any of your foods are causing excess saliva. Try not wearing your partial for a couple of nights to see if this helps. Ask your oral surgeon for advice

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