Excess saliva can be controlled or cured by diagnosing and treating its cause, which may be related to disorders that cause an increase in production or that make it difficult to swallow (ability to swallow).
Excessive salivation, ptyalism, or sialorrhea may occur during the first few months of pregnancy. This disorder is related to the presence of nausea and vomiting, which probably leads the pregnant woman to have difficulty swallowing saliva, but disappears during pregnancy. The cause of this symptom is not well understood, and may be caused by hormonal or psychological changes.
Some measures that may help reduce salivation during pregnancy:
- seek to make several meals during the day, with small portions and regular intervals,
- seek to reduce the intake of food with starch in its composition, such as bread, potato, cake and wafer,
- eat less citrus fruits and cucumber,
- avoid eating and lying down; try to do small walks after feeding yourself.
Other causes for increased saliva production include: inflammation of the mouth, stomatitis, teeth being born or poorly adapted to the mouth (prostheses, dentures), gastroesophageal reflux, throat infection, use of medications such as clonazepam, ketamine, clozapine and potassium, infection in the pancreas, liver disorders and intoxications.
Some causes that cause difficulty in swallowing and keeping saliva in the mouth are: acute and chronic sinusitis, tonsillitis and throat infections, allergies, enlarged adenoids, tumors or other disorders that may affect the movements of the lips and tongue and disorders in the mouth. nervous system that affect the ability to swallow (swallowing).
By solving these problems it is possible to reduce intense salivation. Brushing teeth and tongue, as well as the use of mouthwashes or mouthwashes, can have a saliva-reducing effect for some people.
Excessive salivation should be evaluated by a general practitioner who can guide initial treatment.
