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I have the problem of drooling during sleeping .Can you suggest me how to get rid of this problem ?. Thank you.

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Hi there...Drooling may be a result of hypersecretion (primary sialorrhea) of the salivary glands but is more commonly due to impaired neuromuscular control with dysfunctional voluntary oral motor act ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I am 33 yr old male, I have a problem of drooling during sleep, no other problems. Are there any medicine for drooling? Any tests or anything else to be done? Drooling happens only during sleep, not otherwise, never when awake.

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Could be due to acid reflux or due to ailments of tongue, gums or teeth. Please consult over phone for detailed case history and right prescription for your ailments. ...  Read More

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I have noticed that m drooling while sleeping, this used to happen before also even now it is happening. i sleep on my stomch. plz suggest some solution. is it harmful?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Drooling in sleep happens due to excess salibation. Some people sleep with mouths open. Some people breathe through mouth due to congestion in nose caus ...  Read More

I have never suffered drooling before. But since the last few months i have been drooling during sleep. This only happens occasionally. Is this a serious concern? What are the causes and treatments? I am not on any kind of medication currently.

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Hi there...there are many causes for drooling of saliva like neuromuscular paralysis of muscles in the oral cavity, allergies, throat infection, posture of sleeping, increased salivation. Mostly commo ...  Read More

I used to drool lot whenever I sleep. Is this a serious issue and am pregnant now. Will it affect baby because trisomy21 is identified as risk?

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Trisomy 21? Are u affected? Or u got genetic tests on fetus? ...  Read More

Hello so when i sleep m drooling. also d bedsheet color is changing orangish. because of that. how can i cure this

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Need more history for further evaluation ...  Read More

I've been suffering from drooling saliva during my sleep. Its an embarrassment. Kindly help me with this regard.

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Good morning sir Almost everyone will experience this during sleep Saliva is very important to cleanse your oral cavity and it has antibacterial and other enzymes to protect your oral cavity all the ...  Read More

I am 29 and married. I am facing problem of drooling while sleeping for last almost one year. I earlier had the same problem few years back but it got fine automatically. But now it is there daily. I don't have any allergy or sinus problem..plz help

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Nothing to worry Try to keep a lil raised pillow while sleeping ...  Read More

Hi, I'm 25 year old and I have trouble in sleeping. I have been snoring loudly while sleeping for a long time. But in the recent few months, I've noticed that my mouth is open while sleeping and that leads to drooling. I want to get this fixed. I will be grateful for any advice. Thank you.

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Do some yoga And apply some ayurveda medicines Consult online ...  Read More

I have been having the drooling problem for the past 6 years. I haven't tried any treatment yet . Kindly help

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The most common reason for drooling while sleeping is because of the habit of mouth breathing. Now this habit can also be obstructive, anatomic or habitual. The treatment will not be aimed directly at ...  Read More

Hi For last two weeks I'm not getting sleep at night I tried to sleep but getting some discomfort and getting up..i thought it bcz of before period but after periods also getting same issue.. checked ecg thyroid sugar test all ok.. doctor suggested some acidity gastric tablet..was fine that time But again I'm not getting sleep.. discomfort is lik

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Kindly consult with proper previous medication prescription on practo with me anytime till midnight ...  Read More

Doctor advised me to use Feliz s plus for 2 years for my sleeping issue, but I have stopped it in a month due to fear but if I use I will get sleep otherwise I won't get sleep , any help pls

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Thank you for raising this concern. What you are experiencing is quite common among people dealing with sleep difficulties, especially when medication is involved. Sleep problems are often maintained ...  Read More

Dear doctor, i have a sleep problem. I have not been able to sleep properly for the last 3 months. I'm doing meditation regularly also. but facing sleep. Please help me.

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Hello! At the age of 37, it’s a common concern for men and women to face difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep. They might not feel well rested or fresh in the morning. It’s important to un ...  Read More

Hello my baby is 3.5 years old and we are travelling. But can anyone recommend me how much dosage of Atrax by Dr Reddy to be given to baby. It was recommended by my doctor for baby's sleep. But I forgot prescription. Help please

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Need weight of baby Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( New ...  Read More

Is it dangerous to the baby if we sleep on the side . I m into 28 weeks now. I plan to sleep left side alwaz but i end up with right side position.

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Don't sleep on right more....left side is safe ...  Read More

Since 2 month Not able to sleep hole night and even during day when I sleep after 10minuts I feel chest pressure fear and chest tightness and heart palpitations in a week I heardly sleep 1or two days that to for 4-5hours why I am facing this issues and during day I feel throat tightness and tiredness please help me

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Are you currently facing any kind of stress? It can be symptom of stress, and if so you need medical assistance and therapy. But, first of all please visit your doctor because any physical illness nee ...  Read More

Hello doctor I am not able to sleep for hole night from 1month usually I get sleep weekly one or two days for 5hours and in between I get disturbness rest all days I feel chest pressure and fear so this is making me awake hole night and during day also not able to sleep I feel something stuck in throat not and always feel tired so I did ecg and CT

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

Hello Dr, I wanted to reach out with a concern regarding my 14-month-old son. He weighs 10 kg, is very active, playful, and eats a variety of foods without issue. However, I've noticed that he drools quite a bit, and sometimes his t-shirt gets wet due to the drooling. He currently has about 7 teeth, and I believe another one is coming through. I u

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Normal, but change wet clothes frequently, otherwise he will get cold. Not to worry ...  Read More

My baby is 5 months old. I put sleep at 8.30 PM. But he wakes up 10.30. after that every one hour he wakes up. I am rocking the cradle for 10 mins then only he sleeps. Every 2 hours he takes feed also. Please suggest any ideas for this to change the sleep routine. I didn't put lights on. Why this happens?

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At 5 months, many babies still wake at night. You can help by setting a consistent bedtime routine, offering a full feed before sleep, keeping the room dark/quiet at night, and putting the baby down d ...  Read More

Once my sleep disturbed at night it may be 2.o'clock or 1.30 o'clock at night I can not sleep again .

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There can be a few different reasons why you can’t fall back asleep after waking in the middle of the night. 1. Stress& overthinking 2. Light & stimulation 3. Body clock 4. Sleep disorder or physic ...  Read More

Idk what is this happening again but I'm not able to sleep for till late night, i goes to bed at 11:00 but falls asleep between 2-3. Even i sometimes don't sleep at all. Or wakes up early. Even when I'm so tired and feel sleepy I can sleep for few minutes and again wakes up in the middle. Like if i came from outside and feel sleepy at 9:00, I'll sl

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I would sincerely suggest that you show yourself to a psychologist and a psychologist. There are many reasons why someone might have sleep issues . Do you existing mental health conditions or common ...  Read More

My son has 4 months old. He is not sleeping well in day time. At night time also wake every 2 hours and take feed. He needs swinging cradle for 10 mins. How to change the sleep time routine?

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Try to set and do night routine. He will change ...  Read More

Iam not able to sleep full night iam trying to sleep but i can't I took melatonin 3mg then also iam not able to sleep pls help me

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

My son is 5 months old and he only sleeps on his left side. When I try to change his position he wakes up and starts crying. Is this unsafe for him? What can I do to help him.

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Babies often develop sleep preferences. However, it's important to continue placing him on his back for sleep, as this is the safest position to reduce the risk of SIDS. If he rolls to his side on his ...  Read More

I am unable to sleep. Not getting sleep . And not feeling like eating. And have ankel pain when ever walk after some time of sitting. Because of lack of sleep headache is also there. And not interested in anything.

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It may be coz of vitamin d deficiency. Take consultations for proper diagnosis ...  Read More

Can't sleep properly for two weeks. Any medication . ? Please suggest me some medicine. Very bad situation

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Connect ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, am not sure what is my problem ...out of last 7days I dint get sleep at least for 3 different night not for an hour...this is disrupting my life routine...am exercising still no use...what should u do

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My 4 month old baby does not sleep well. He is sleep only 8 hr .I am going to see a doctor. He is give some drop . Like multivitamin, calcium,sleeping drop.i send pictures of this drop please tell me it's good for my baby specially sleeping drop .

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I am not getting proper sleep for past two weeks. Kindly suggest me a medicine so that I don't have to suffer. I have tried everything like mediation, breathing exercises, Pranayam still no effect. Please help 🙏

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You can do online consultation with me. I will give you prescription. ...  Read More

My friend is suffering a lot please help my friend to come out of depression she is not able to sleep She have Manu things running on her mind and she is not able to tell to anyone i wanted u to make her mind free

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Hey Tell her to seek therapy and counseling It can all get bettwr eventually ...  Read More

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