Hyposalivation

Hyposalivation (from ancient Greek ὑπό- “under-” + σαλίσσω “salivation”) is insufficient production of saliva as a result of dysfunction of the salivary glands or their innervation. This condition can be caused by a variety of reasons, including disease and infection, and side effects of certain medications.

Hyposalivation can lead to various health problems such as dry mouth, decreased immunity, digestive disorders and others. It can also affect a person's quality of life by causing discomfort and unpleasant sensations in the mouth.

Various methods are used to treat hyposalivation, including medication, surgery, and physical therapy. In some cases, lifestyle changes may be required, such as stopping smoking and drinking alcohol.

It is important to remember that hyposalivation can be a sign of more serious conditions, so if you experience symptoms of this condition, you should see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Hyposalivation (Greek hyo- “under”) is a lack of saliva associated with its production, which reduces the body’s ability to resist infectious diseases in the oral cavity. If normally the glands produce 0.8-2 liters of saliva per day, then with hyposalivation - up to half of this volume. The lack of saliva may be due to insufficient secretion, or inactivation of existing saliva. This is a condition that develops against the background of various diseases of the teeth, gums and oral mucosa, or as a result of hypovitaminosis A, intoxication, vitamin deficiency (vitamin C), diabetes mellitus, etc. Saliva production occurs continuously, with its maximum increase in the evening. The moment of salivation is largely determined reflexively by the action of various stimuli - gustatory, olfactory, visual. This is a very important factor, since the presence or absence of secretions in saliva can determine the causes of hyposalivacin (see above). In addition to those who suffer from seasonal allergies (hay fever), people suffering from Sjögren's syndrome often experience symptoms such as: constant dry mouth, redness of the eyes, general malaise, loss of the ability to sense taste, sweating. As is the case with many other autoimmune diseases, the exact impact of a disease such as Sjögren's syndrome on the human body is being studied by scientists. Today, the most common opinion associated with this disease is that damage to the salivary glands in this syndrome is a consequence of insufficient functioning of the immune system. Scientists have found that this syndrome is observed in people aged 20 to 40 years, in most cases the fair sex suffers. The incidence of this syndrome ranges from 9 to 34 cases per hundred thousand population. The most common site for the manifestation of Sjögren's syndrome in humans is the oral mucosa and parotid gland.