Patient's question:
When the child was young, it was about a few months old and always had drool. At that time, we thought it was because they were teething and didn't pay much attention. When we took them to the doctor, the doctor also 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 illness.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 growth and 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 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!