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What Causes Excessive Salivation?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2014
Question: I am producing a lot of extra saliva for the past few days, and today when I looked ( I had to look up the term) the Wharton;s duct under my tongue looks very red. I have also had a lump in throat feeling all summer long, but have had that before and have seen an ENT and it usually subsides. But these other symptoms are new. Please advise - what do you think it is and do you think I should go back to the ENT ? Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Lohit K (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
inflammation to salivary glands. consult. gargle,i

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I went through the query and understood your concern.

Your explanation suggests inflammatory reactions at salivary gland and its duct. So the excessive salivation may be due to this. Its better to consult your ENT specialist once. Till then you can continue Ibuprofen, do regular betadine / salt water gargle, drink plenty of water. These will help you.

If infection you may require antibiotic and as it is a prescription drug you need to get prescription from your doctor.


I hope this information helps you and answered your concern. Feel free to ask for any further queries. I will be glad to answer them.
Wish you faster recovery and good health.

Regards
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What Causes Excessive Salivation?

Brief Answer: inflammation to salivary glands. consult. gargle,i Detailed Answer: Hi, I went through the query and understood your concern. Your explanation suggests inflammatory reactions at salivary gland and its duct. So the excessive salivation may be due to this. Its better to consult your ENT specialist once. Till then you can continue Ibuprofen, do regular betadine / salt water gargle, drink plenty of water. These will help you. If infection you may require antibiotic and as it is a prescription drug you need to get prescription from your doctor. I hope this information helps you and answered your concern. Feel free to ask for any further queries. I will be glad to answer them. Wish you faster recovery and good health. Regards