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What Is The Reason For Excess Saliva ?

hi, am male 26, from abu dhabi. for me saliva is coming often. can you tell me why that is coming
Thu, 5 Jan 2012
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Excessive salivation can be due to salivary gland infection or salivary duct stone or due to tobacco chewing. There can be other reasons also but not common at your age. Get an X-ray of face done in lateral view to rule out stones.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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What Is The Reason For Excess Saliva ?

Hello. Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. Excessive salivation can be due to salivary gland infection or salivary duct stone or due to tobacco chewing. There can be other reasons also but not common at your age. Get an X-ray of face done in lateral view to rule out stones. Dr. Rakhi Tayal