What is drooling?
Drooling is the involuntary flow of saliva from the mouth. The cause may be excessive saliva, weak muscles around the mouth, or a condition called drooling. In some clinical cases, drooling is a symptom of a health problem.
Treatment includes medications, physical therapy, and surgery.
Excessive salivation is often triggered by citrus and sugary foods.
Drooling is normal in newborns and infants under 2 years of age. Drooling actually peaks between 3 and 6 months of age, and the symptom may worsen during teething.
Drooling can be a symptom of the following neurological conditions:
- Stroke;
- Cerebral palsy;
- Parkinson's disease;
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;
- Multiple sclerosis, etc.
Drooling can be caused by the following types of infections:
- Streptococcal pharyngitis;
- Mononucleosis;
- Sinus infection;
- Tonsillitis.
Other causes include:
- Allergies;
- Chronic acid reflux;
- Swollen adenoids;
- Pesticide poisoning;
- Insect or snake bites;
- Side effects of pregnancy;
- Side effects of medications.
Sometimes, sleep position is also a cause, for example, drooling is common in people who sleep on their stomachs or sides.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/22384-drooling
