{"id":1232,"date":"2025-03-24T14:11:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T14:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negatius.biz\/?p=1232"},"modified":"2025-03-24T14:11:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T14:11:44","slug":"if-you-drool-while-sleeping-often-check-for-these-6-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/negatius.biz\/?p=1232","title":{"rendered":"If you drool while sleeping often, check for these 6 diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>The Problem of Drooling While Sleeping Should Not Be Ignored<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>A Case Study: Xiao Liang\u2019s Experience<\/strong><br \/>\nXiao Liang, a 25-year-old programmer from China, often works late and stays up gaming, leaving him exhausted. He noticed frequent drooling while sleeping, which embarrassed him. Concerned, he visited a doctor who, after learning that Xiao Liang drooled on the same side, recommended a CT scan. The results showed early signs of cerebral blood vessel blockage, which, if left undetected, could have led to cerebral infarction or hemorrhage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where Does Human Saliva Come From?<\/strong><br \/>\nSalivation is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. The salivary glands, including the sublingual, parotid, and submandibular glands, produce saliva, keeping the mouth moist, aiding digestion, and cleaning the oral cavity. Healthy adults secrete about 1-1.5 liters of saliva daily. Stress, fatigue, and sleep position can cause drooling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Possible Causes of Drooling in Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Oral Diseases<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Conditions like gingivitis or misaligned teeth can lead to excessive salivation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facial Paralysis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Muscle weakness makes saliva control difficult.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gastroesophageal Reflux<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Acid reflux can stimulate excess saliva.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parkinson\u2019s Disease<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Impaired swallowing increases drooling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cerebral Thrombosis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Blocked brain vessels weaken muscle control.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arteriosclerosis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Poor brain oxygenation affects facial muscles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Ways to Reduce Drooling<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Change Sleeping Position<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Sleeping on your back helps reduce drooling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain Oral Hygiene<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Regular brushing and flossing prevent dental issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjust Medication<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Consult a doctor about possible alternatives if medications contribute to drooling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Drooling can signal underlying health issues, so persistent symptoms should not be ignored.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Problem of Drooling While Sleeping Should Not Be Ignored A Case Study: Xiao Liang\u2019s Experience Xiao Liang, a 25-year-old programmer from China, often works late and&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1233,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1232","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.4 - 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