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I drool a lot and consume a lot of saliva, should i be concerned?
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Sialorrhea: Conditions that can cause saliva overproduction include: Rabies, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Pregnancy, Excessive starch intake, Pancreatitis, Liver disease, Serotonin syndrome, Mouth ulcers, Oral infections, medications (clozapine, pilocarpine, risperidone), exposure to toxins (mercury, copper, organophosphates insecticide, arsenic), or conditions that decrease saliva clearance. See your pcp
Answered 11/30/2014
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