Sialorrhoea

Sialorrhea (Sialorrhoea) is excessive secretion of saliva through the mouth. This condition is also called ptyalism.

The causes of sialorrhea can be different:

1. Neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, traumatic brain injury. These diseases disrupt the normal innervation of the salivary glands.

2. Side effect of certain medications. Sialorrhea can be caused by drugs used to treat mental disorders, Parkinson's disease, and nausea.

3. Inflammation of the salivary glands (sialadenitis) during infections.

4. Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that affects the functioning of the salivary and lacrimal glands.

5. Tumors of the salivary glands.

6. Damage to the salivary ducts.

7. Gastroesophageal reflux.

To treat sialorrhea, drugs that reduce saliva production, physical therapy, and, if necessary, surgical methods are used. It is important to identify and eliminate the cause of increased salivation. For some conditions, only symptomatic treatment is possible to alleviate the patient's condition.

Sialorrhea (ancient Greek σιάλος, gender σιὰλος “saliva” + -ρεία “flow”) is a pathological increase in the volume of saliva and its secretion from the salivary glands. With this disease, increased salivation is observed.

Sialorrhea is a symptom of many diseases, such as diabetes, tuberculosis, HIV infection, thyroid diseases, etc. It can also be caused by various medications, for example, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, antibiotics, etc.

Treatment for sialorrhea depends on the cause of the disease. In some cases, it is enough to change your lifestyle, for example, stop smoking or drinking alcohol, and start taking medications to treat the underlying disease. In other cases, surgery may be required.

It is important to note that sialorrhea can be dangerous to health, as increased salivation can lead to dehydration and other complications. Therefore, if symptoms of sialorrhea appear, you should consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.