A 18-year-old female asked:
I've been getting thick saliva when i wake up for months now, sometimes its brown. i drink plenty of water too so that can't be it.
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 40 years experience
Maybe regurgitation?: GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)=stuff (whether acid or not) regurgitates back into esophagus due to inappropriate relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter, impaired esophageal function (peristalsis), inadequate saliva, gastric outlet narrowing, gastroparesis, small bowel pathology, etc. Is quite common--see other HealthTap answers how to control this & prevent its consequences if untreated.
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Dr. Warren Wolfeanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Sinusitis?: Several reasons for this like, the bedroom temp is too high drying out the moisture in the room, you may have also developed an allergic sinusitis, if you are a smoker you need to stop. Best thing for you to do is see your primary care physician and/or an ENT specialist to figure it out.
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Last updated Jul 14, 2014
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