Symptom

Drooling

The involuntary loss of saliva from the oral cavity.

Causes

  • Impaired oropharyngeal swallowing motor control

    • Parkinson's disease

    • Stroke

    • Multiple sclerosis

  • Medications

    • Sedatives

    • Antipsychotics

  • Inflammation

    • Tonsillitis

    • Sinusitis

    • Mononucleosis

    • Gingivitis

    • Teething in toddlers

  • Acid reflux

    • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Also known as: Excessive salivation, Hypersalivation, Ptyalism, Sialorrhea

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.