Patient's question:
I started experiencing excessive saliva production two months into my pregnancy. When I'm not speaking, I produce clear saliva, but when I am speaking, I produce white foamy saliva. I also have a lot of phlegm, which continued until I gave birth. Now that my baby is one week old, I'm still not feeling stable, although other discomforts from pregnancy have disappeared—except for the excessive saliva. During the C-section, the doctor gave me atropine, which eliminated the clear saliva, leaving only the white foamy saliva. However, a few days later, I returned to my original state with both clear and foamy saliva, sometimes thick and sticky saliva, and a stuffy throat with phlegm.I'm currently in breastfeeding, and I'd like to ask if there are any medications that can help treat this. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Currently, there is an increase in saliva production, and considering the possibility of chronic gastritis, a thorough examination and diagnosis are needed. It is recommended to visit the gastroenterology department of a hospital to undergo a careful endoscopy and a cranial MRI. Based on the examination results, a definitive diagnosis can be made, and symptomatic treatment can be provided. It is also advised to follow a light diet and get adequate rest. I hope this helps!The above is my suggestion for the question "I have been producing a lot of saliva since I was 2 months pregnant." I hope it is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!