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Every now and then, saliva will sort of creep out the corner of my mouth. im not drooling but i can feel it just inside where my lips meet. can feel a little bit more saliva in my mouth than normal. what could cause this?

Q: every now and then, saliva will sort of creep out the corner of my mouth. im not drooling but i can feel it just inside where my lips meet. can feel a little bit more saliva in my mouth than normal. what could cause this?

: Excess saliva is known as sialorrhea, which can have a variety of causes, such as infection, allergies, reflux, or neurological problems. I recommend seeing your primary care doctor for further evaluation. Here's more about the condition: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003048.htm

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Dr. Claudia Mikail answered

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Excess saliva is known as sialorrhea, which can have a variety of causes, such as infection, allergies, reflux, or neurological problems. I recommend seeing your primary care doctor for further evaluation. Here's more about the condition: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003048.htm

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Answered 6/10/2021

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A member asked:

Every now and then, saliva will sort of creep out the corner of my mouth. im not drooling but i can feel it just inside where my lips meet. can feel a little bit more saliva in my mouth than normal. what could cause this?

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Dr. Claudia Mikail answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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