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What causes foamy saliva after having a heller myotomy?

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Dr. Richard Charmoy answered

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

Answered 7/17/2012

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Dr. Ragan Faler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Change in flow: Only a guess, but either the increase in reflux is stimulating increase on salivary flow, or your ability to swallow food better has stimulated an increase in salivary flow.

Dr Hardesty agreed

Answered 4/20/2017

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A member asked:

What causes foamy saliva after having a heller myotomy?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Charmoy answered

Dr. Ragan Faler answered

Dr Hardesty agreed

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