Saliva comes from **
The secretion of saliva, also known as saliva, is an unconscious process controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
We have 3 pairs of major salivary glands (parotid, submandibular and sublingual) in our mouth. There are also numerous small salivary glands on the oral mucosa. They secrete saliva all the time, which not only moisturizes the oral environment, but also helps digestion, sterilization, cleansing, etc.
And when the nerves in the brain are stimulated, and when you eat, you secrete more saliva.
In general, healthy adults produce about 1,000 to 1,500 milliliters of saliva per day. Even without the stimulation of food or other external factors, they can secrete about 30 ml of saliva per hour.
Drooling, what's the problem?
Drooling while sleeping on your stomach is normal.
While lying down and drooling is not normal, it is not necessarily a disease.
But if drooling is frequent and regurgitating, it is necessary to pay attention. It could be due to the following issues:
1.Drooling, nasal congestion, and possibly rhinitis.
For those who are prone to drooling while sleeping and often have nasal congestion, be sure to be careful of rhinitis!
In general, under the influence of rhinitis, the nose cannot be ventilated after falling asleep, and the only way to get oxygen is through the mouth, which can make people drool easily.
2. Drooling and bad breath may be oral diseases.
Inflammation of the mouth promotes saliva production. If the saliva is salty, yellowish or even bloodshot, it may be caused by more tartar and inflammation of the gums.
Friends with this problem must pay attention to oral hygiene, remember to brush their teeth well before going to bed, and go to the dentist to timely ** oral health problems.
In addition, mouth sores or tooth protrusions may also cause drooling.
3.Drooling, crooked corners of the mouth, beware of stroke or facial paralysis.
If you suddenly drool while sleeping after getting a cold, blowing wind, or getting a cold on your face, you should be vigilant. You can smile in front of the mirror. If you notice a crooked corner of your mouth, or if you have symptoms such as closed eyes or headaches, it may be a sign of facial neuritis or stroke.
In addition, excessive mental exertion or extreme fatigue, or taking certain medications, can lead to autonomic dysfunction and drooling.
If your saliva keeps running, beware of a weak spleen!
If you sleep with drooling constantly, but you don't have the above symptoms, be careful. You may have a weak spleen!
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that saliva (saliva) is the fluid of the spleen and does not overflow under normal circumstances. When the spleen is weak and cannot absorb fluid, there will be drooling while sleeping.
In general, such people may also experience symptoms such as fatigue, excessive sweating, asthma, loose stools, or symptoms such as stomach pain, stomach acidity, bloating, bowel sounds, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting.
Spleen deficiency has many effects on a person's health and can also make a person age faster.
However, the method of regulating the weakness of the spleen and stomach is not complicated. The key is to persevere.
First, you need to make adjustments in your life. Try to have regular meals. Don't skip breakfast without starving, and don't overeat at dinner. Eat less raw and cold foods and eat more varied foods.