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All doctors said to get surgery for chronic sialorrhea. i am confused can you please recommend a nyc doctor? every 11 docs in nyc said there is nothing they can do. please help me. please dont leave me like this. it is torture. i i lost 80 pounds.

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I assume you're experiencing a chronic but steady drooling problem. If so,I recommend that you consult a neurologist as you may have Parkinson's disease as the cause and there is treatment for this. Other neurological disorders also may cause this problem.

Dr Zacks agreed

Answered 3/2/2023

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Steven Sacks MD, a Manhattan otolaryngologist, is a senior expert who would provide a reliable opinion concerning this serious problem.

Answered 8/28/2022

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