Patient's question:
When the child was young, it was about a few months old and always had drooling. At that time, we thought it was teething, so we didn't pay much attention, and when we took the child to the doctor, the doctor said it was normal, so we didn't treat it. But now the child is so big, it can't still be teething, right? I'm wondering if the child might have some kind of condition.What kind of help is needed: Hello, our child is 3 years and 4 months old and still drools. What's the matter and what should we do?
Doctor's answer:
If a child still drools when they grow up, it may be pathological drooling rather than physiological. This could be due to poor development in the nervous or endocrine systems, inflammation in the mouth, or indigestion, and medical diagnosis is necessary. For example: when the oral mucosa is inflamed, it can suppress the secretion of salivary glands, leading to increased drooling. Some drool may also contain yellow or light red mucus with a foul odor. In such cases, it is important to seek medical attention from an oral surgeon!