If you drool while sleeping often, check for these 6 diseases … π¦π²π² πΊπΌπΏπ²
Drooling in your sleep can be more than just a harmless annoyanceβit might signal underlying health issues. A 25-year-old Chinese programmer, Xiao Liang, learned this firsthand when long work hours and poor sleep caused excessive nighttime drooling.
### Possible Causes:
– **Oral issues** like gingivitis or poor-fitting dentures
– **Facial paralysis** which affects saliva control
– **Acid reflux (GERD)** triggering excess salivation
– **Neurological conditions** like Parkinsonβs disease or cerebral thrombosis
– **Arteriosclerosis**, which reduces oxygen to facial muscles
### Prevention Tips:
– Sleep on your **back** to prevent saliva pooling
– Keep up with **oral hygiene**βbrush, floss, and rinse regularly
– **Check your meds**βsome may increase saliva production
If drooling becomes frequent or severe, it’s worth checking in with a healthcare professional.
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