If you drool while sleeping often, check for these 6 diseases

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If accompanied by symptoms such as crooked corners of the mouth, you need to see a doctor immediately.

3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Abnormal gastric acid can increase the salivation reflex, and some patients with gastroesophageal reflux may have drooling symptoms, accompanied by common symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease including acid reflux, heartburn, and chest pain.

4. Parkinson’s disease

In Parkinson’s disease, due to poor swallowing function, saliva is often not swallowed in time. In addition, due to damage to some nerves, saliva secretion also increases, leading to drooling.

5. Cerebral thrombosis

If there is a blockage in the cerebral blood vessels, some of the muscles that control the throat may be dysfunctional, and the patient cannot actively control the muscles while sleeping, causing drooling.

If accompanied by symptoms such as crooked mouth corners, saliva often flowing in one direction, and eyes not closing tightly, it is time to be extremely vigilant.

6. Arteriosclerosis

If you have atherosclerosis, it will lead to ischemia and lack of oxygen to the brain, the facial muscles will relax, and the swallowing function will also decrease, making it easy to drool.

In particular, middle-aged and elderly people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes need to be very vigilant.

To improve drooling while sleeping, there are 3 ways:

1. Change your sleeping position

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