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What Causes Drooling While Sleeping?
Hi I am Saurabh age 28 yrs height 5ft8inch weight 84 kg suffering from hypothyroidism diagnosed 2 months before and now on treatment of thyronorm 100mcg my tsh level is 77. my problem is From last few yrs I excreate lot of saliva during sleep in night what is the cause of it.
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
Hello,
Drooling can be caused by excess production of saliva, inability to retain saliva within the mouth (incontinence of saliva,) or problems with swallowing (dysphagia or odynophagia).
Usually, an open mouth posture may lead to the above symptoms. Along with few conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, or dental or tonsillitis or Parkinson patients or stroke etcetera. Please consult your sleep therapist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Drooling can be caused by excess production of saliva, inability to retain saliva within the mouth (incontinence of saliva,) or problems with swallowing (dysphagia or odynophagia).
Usually, an open mouth posture may lead to the above symptoms. Along with few conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, or dental or tonsillitis or Parkinson patients or stroke etcetera. Please consult your sleep therapist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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