Question 1

i have foamy white saliva. what could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: Likely you are dry, this makes the saliva whiter.  I do not now what other symptoms you are having, but possible this could be some type of infection or perhaps something you ate.  For example, milk will make the saliva thicker and whiter.

Question 2

what causes foamy saliva after having a heller myotomy?

Accepted Answer

The tickness of the : It's the make up of the saliva it's thicker then some.

Question 3

can sweet tasting saliva be caused by medicine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: After taking a sweet medication

Question 4

what can cause saliva build up when i lay horizontal?

Accepted Answer

Gravity: Gravity helps you swallow - when you lay down - it pools up in your mouth rather than at the back of your throat when you are triggered to swallow.

Question 5

is there a medical condition that cause saliva to be produced in excess?

Accepted Answer

There are several: Among them, rabies, gerd, and even pregnancy. Best to get evaluated by a physician or primary healthcare provider to focus in on any relevant issues. Don't assume the worst before getting the facts that are relevant to you.

Question 6

random increase in saliva that started a day ago.  i don't feel sick at all though. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux: For someone your age and taking in consideration your list of daily meds. I will suggest  some proton pump inhibitors, consult your medical doctor and if you don't feel relieve within a week. I will consider further blood or urea breast testing.  Please try to follow a diet involving no spicy food, no heavy nightly snacks and avoid acid content products among others.  Hope you feel better.

Question 7

what are probable causes of blood in saliva?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding gums: Periodontal disease may result in bleeding gums. When mixed with saliva it often appears   excessive. See your dentist to have a complete exam including a full periodontal examination.

Question 8

what causes my saliva to be foamy in my mouth? does that mean it is acidic?

Accepted Answer

No: Saliva is always foamy because it contains some mucus to make it slippery. Generally, ignore stuff about "acid" and "alkaline" at pop websites; it's often totally made up. The foam produces bubbles which get swallowed, and this accounts for much of ordinary intestinal gas, and why talking a lot and chewing gum makes people pass more of it.

Question 9

what can cause gray specks in saliva?

Accepted Answer

From saliva, throat?: Saliva shouldn't have anything in it. It should be clear and colorless. Some people get crystals in a saliva duct. People can get saliva gland infections, leading to pus or cloudy stuff in the saliva. "specks" from foods can get stuck in throat mucous, as well as dust mixed in with nose mucus that drips onto the throat to become throat mucus, and can mix with saliva to look odd. A dr can evaluate.

Question 10

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.

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I have foamy white saliva. what could be the cause of this?

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Can sweet tasting saliva be caused by medicine?

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What can cause saliva build up when i lay horizontal?

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Is there a medical condition that cause saliva to be produced in excess?

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Random increase in saliva that started a day ago. i don't feel sick at all though. what could cause this?

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What are probable causes of blood in saliva?

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What causes my saliva to be foamy in my mouth? does that mean it is acidic?

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What can cause gray specks in saliva?

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What causes one to produce excessive saliva?

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