What causing me to have excess saliva in y mouth,,it water constantly!any suggestions?pleaseee?
Pregnant women often complain of too much saliva. This seems to be related to hormone changes and acid reflux. (When acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus and mouth, the salivary glands make more saliva to protect the tissues.) Excess saliva is also made when there is a problem in the mouth, such as an infection. People who read mystery novels know that too much saliva may be a sign of poisoning. Many poisons, including some mushrooms, arsenic and mercury, can cause too much saliva. Medications such as pilocarpine (used to treat glaucoma and other eye problems) occasionally can cause this as well. Sometimes, people make a normal amount of saliva but have a problem swallowing it. Infections such as strep throat, a throat abscess or the mumps can make swallowing difficult. Certain neurological diseases like Parkinson’s or stroke can do the same thing. People with these diseases often drool or dribble. Sometimes, a person who has a dental problem or an injury to the bones of t