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Excessive saliva

2016-07-08 17:51:20
I get excessive saliva and after swallowing it i get acidity in my stomach. what should i do??... ..
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Excessive salivation may be due to several causes. Attempts should be made to find the  causes and to treat accordingly. Hyperacidity may be treated with a PPI taken 1 hour before breakfast to be taken for 6 weeks to 3 months.

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