Hyper-Salivation, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

This book describes Hyper Salivation, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Hyper-salivation (also called sialorrhea) is the excessive production of saliva. It may also be produced by reduced clearance of saliva. Hyper-salivation can cause excess salivation if there is an inability to maintain the mouth closure or difficulty in swallowing the excess saliva (dysphagia), which can induce excessive spitting. Hyper-salivation also often happens before emesis (vomiting), where it accompanies nausea (a feeling of needing to vomit). If the extra saliva starts to accumulate, it may start to drip out of the mouth unintentionally. In older children and adults, hyper-salivation may be a sign of an underlying condition. Hyper-salivation is when saliva does not intentionally flow outside of the mouth. It can be produced by too much saliva production or weak muscles around the mouth Hyper-salivation is normally caused by: Disorders keeping saliva in the mouth (incontinence of saliva) Disorders with swallowing (dyphagia) Too much saliva secretion Hyper-salivation may be transient or permanent depending on the cause. If the person is dealing with an infection, the mouth may produce more saliva to help clear out the bacteria. Hyper-salivation normally stops once the infection has been effectively treated. Constant hyper-salivation (sialorrhea) often links back to an underlying disorder that involves muscle control. This may be a sign before the diagnosis or a symptom that develops later on. Some people with hyper-salivation disorders are at higher risk of breathing saliva, food, or fluids into the lungs. This may produce harm if there is a disorder with the body's normal reflexes (such as gagging and coughing). There are various frequent and harmless cases of hyper-salivation…