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My mouth is full of saliva when I wake up and smells bad. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, When I wake up in the morning, my mouth is full of saliva. I cannot swallow it so I have to spit it. After brushing, this problem goes off, but before brushing, saliva comes again and again. I am suffering from these problems for two years. It smells bad. What causes it? How to stop it... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Early in the morning, secretions can occur but if after brushing it does not persist, then no need to worry. Your local tooth should be examined to check any periodontitis like problem if present. Drink more water. At night, make a habit of brushing teeth before slee... Read Full »
Did I hurt my vagus nerve by massaging my neck gently?
Query: Hi doctor, Is it possible to hurt the vagus nerve by massaging the neck gently? I tried it and I do not want to hurt my vagus nerve. I have increased saliva secretion. Did I hurt my vagus nerve? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is no way to hurt your vagus nerve by gently pressing it. You can just activate it. But it becomes inactivated once you stop massaging or putting pressure on it. Activation of the vagus nerve causes low heart rate and blood pressure.... Read Full »
Why am I having excessive saliva dripping from my mouth while waking up?
Query: Hi doctor, Every morning when I wake up my mouth is full of saliva and many days it comes out of my mouth while sleeping. And in the day, saliva comes to mouth every 2 to 3 minutes. The problem of morning saliva has been there for more than one year. I have to wake up every morning early because sa... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your complaint, I can provisionally diagnose you as suffering from hypersalivation or sialorrhea. There are various reasons for the same like food debris in the mouth during sleep, use of some drugs like cholinergic drugs, malaligned teeth, improper lip closure d... Read Full »
I have excessive salivation. Will surgery help?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from excess saliva buildup. As a kid, I would wake up with my pillow covered in drool every morning. When I was on a trip before two years where out of nowhere my saliva started building up so much that I needed to swallow it every 30 seconds. The issue would go away... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all the details posted. I can understand your problem and I will explain you the possible treatment options. Firstly, try with oral agents like tablet Glycopyrrolate 1 mg three times a day. This will help to decrease saliva production. Side effects... Read Full »
Is it fine to visit a dentist for bad breath, drooling, etc., during the pandemic?
Query: Hi doctor,I needed to consult if I could get treatment at home or visit the clinic because I am still not vaccinated. Last year while chewing gum, all of a sudden, it stuck in one tooth. It was unbearable pain with bleeding. I thought I would visit the doctor once the COVID is over. But it has been ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you personally not visit any dental clinic right now. It is not something we call an emergency. You can wait till the COVID wave is over. For bad smell and other issues which you have mentioned I recommend you: 1) Mouth wash Chlorohexidine, rinse mouth... Read Full »
I am suffering from excessive salivation and watering in my mouth. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I want to talk about the problems which I am facing nowadays. I have a problem with excessive salivation and watering in my mouth. When my mouth is full of saliva, I spit, and after a minute, it again becomes full of saliva. I might have a problem with my salivary glands. I feel difficul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your problem: 1. Since when have you had these symptoms? 2. Does this increased saliva collect intermittently or persistently? 3. Do you have any dental oral pain or irritation? Or have some pain in the abdomen? 4. Acid reflux... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed excessive production of saliva in the mouth. It becomes embarrassing when saliva comes out almost after every word I speak. Is there any cure for reducing it? Kindly suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.The mentioned symptoms relate to hypersalivation and it can be treated. Glycopyrrolate can be used for reducing salivation, but this medication cannot be prescribed online. Kindly consult a specialist, talk to them, and take the medication w... Read Full »
I have more secretion of saliva in my mouth. Can it be harmful?
Query: Hello doctor, I have more secretion of saliva in my mouth. My age is 40, and I am a female of 5 feet height and weight 132 lbs. Please do consult and tell me whether it may bring any harm. Read Full »
Dr. Madhan Kumar Madathupalayam Velusamy
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Any healthy individual will spontaneously swallow the secreted saliva. If there is more secretion in the mouth, either the gland secretes more or the normally secreted saliva is not swallowed. I need a few details from you... Read Full »
Why do I have dry skin around my mouth and how can I treat it?
Query: Hello doctor, Why do I have dry skin around my mouth and how can I treat it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. There are number of causes of such dryness. Use of colored toothpaste, excessive salivation, rubbing tongue on lips, poor oral hygiene, use of lip balms and lipsticks. Treatment involves maintaining good oral hygiene. Mix Clotrimazole and ... Read Full »
Why do I get excessive saliva in my mouth?
Query: Hello, I am suffering from excessive saliva in my mouth, so I consulted a medicine doctor last month. He prescribed me to take tablet ORNI 500. Initially, I felt better after taking medicine, but the problem started again. It makes me very uncomfortable. I notice that if I drink any hot tea or cold ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I feel sorry about your health condition. I suggest you the following measures- 1. You must stop taking hot liquids. You can drink warm liquids. 2. You must use salt water gargling thrice a day. You may be suffering f... Read Full »