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Is excessive salivation related to the stomach?

May 17, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
After entering the stomach, these foods stimulate the gastric mucosa, triggering gastric wall contraction and causing gastric pain. During such pain, the salivary glands are also stimulated, leading to increased salivation. Gastroesophageal reflux is primarily caused by excessive gastric acid and retrograde movement of gastric contents. Excess gastric acid damages the gastric mucosa, resulting in symptoms such as acid regurgitation, heartburn, a burning sensation, and pain.

Saliva is a fluid secreted by the salivary glands and serves several important physiological functions. Is excessive saliva production related to the stomach?

Is excessive saliva production related to the stomach?

Any factor stimulating the salivary glands may lead to increased saliva secretion. It is advisable to first consult an oral medicine specialist for evaluation to identify the underlying cause before initiating treatment. Symptoms such as gastric discomfort accompanied by excessive salivation may result from spleen-stomach deficiency, dietary irritants, or gastroesophageal reflux, among other factors. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Spleen governs the containment and regulation of bodily fluids. When spleen-stomach deficiency occurs, gastrointestinal function is impaired, hindering proper digestion and breakdown of food, thereby causing gastric discomfort. Additionally, impaired regulation of fluid metabolism may lead to excessive salivation.

In daily diet, avoid highly spicy or irritating foods—such as chili peppers, onions, and garlic—as much as possible. Upon entering the stomach, these foods can irritate the gastric mucosa, triggering gastric wall contraction and resulting in pain. Such pain, in turn, stimulates the salivary glands, leading to increased saliva production. Gastroesophageal reflux primarily arises from excessive gastric acid secretion and retrograde movement of gastric contents into the esophagus. Excess gastric acid damages the gastric mucosa, causing symptoms including acid regurgitation, heartburn, a burning sensation, and pain.

We recommend seeking timely medical evaluation at a hospital; upper gastrointestinal endoscopy may be performed to establish a definitive diagnosis. Based on the diagnosis, medications such as esomeprazole (to suppress gastric acid) and mosapride (to enhance gastrointestinal motility) may be prescribed to alleviate symptoms. Additionally, maintain abdominal warmth, consider gentle abdominal massage or moxibustion, consume light and easily digestible meals, and limit intake of acidic foods. We hope this article has been helpful. Wishing you a joyful life and good health!

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