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Excess salivation
Hello Doctors. I am having excess thick saliva in mouth also I am feeling Mid stomach sharp Pain.
What is the reason? Is it because of excess Alcohol consumption kindly help in this need
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Excessive thick saliva with mid-upper abdominal pain may be related to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), and alcohol can aggravate both conditions. Thick saliva may also occur due to dehydration, smoking, certain medications, or oral infections.
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Seek urgent medical attention if the pain is severe or persistent, radiates to the back, is associated with repeated vomiting, black stools, blood in vomit, fever, or jaundice, as these may indicate pancreatitis, peptic ulcer complications
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For now:
• Avoid alcohol completely until symptoms resolve.
• Stay well hydrated and eat small, regular meals.
• Avoid spicy, oily foods, caffeine, and late-night meals.
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Abstain from alcohol.eat food on time.Don’t take alcohol in excess on empty stomach.Do an Ultra sound scan of whole abdomen and endoscopy consult me with the reports.can be chronic gastritis or Gastro esophageal reflux
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Yes, alcohol can produce such symptoms.
Stay hydrated
Still bothering connect/consult.
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Yes it is surely due to excess alcohol consumption.
Take nexprord40 empty stomach
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Stay hydrated, have bland diet ( banana, toast)
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Yes, alcohol does produce these effects.
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Excessive salivation (often called water brash) and mid-abdominal pain after heavy drinking are classic signs of alcohol-induced irritation of the digestive tract, such as gastritis or acid reflux. Immediate relief requires completely stopping alcohol and addressing symptoms with over-the-counter medications and bland foods.
Do the following:
Abstain from alcohol: Give your stomach lining time to heal by stopping alcohol consumption completely.
Hydrate gently: Sip on water, clear broths, or electrolyte-rich drinks to rehydrate after excess intake.
Eat bland foods: Stick to small, frequent meals of complex carbohydrates like plain toast, crackers, or bananas to stabilize blood sugar and reduce nausea.
Over-The-Counter (OTC) Relief
Antacids: Medications like Tums or Alka-Seltzer can quickly neutralize excess stomach acid and soothe irritation.
Acid Reducers (H2 Blockers): Drugs like Pepcid (famotidine) can decrease the amount of acid your stomach produces.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs): Medications like Prilosec (omeprazole) or Nexium can block acid production to promote healing.
Note: Avoid taking NSAIDs (like aspirin, ibuprofen, or Naproxen) for the abdominal pain, as they further irritate the stomach lining. Use acetaminophen (Tylenol) sparingly, as it is processed by the liver.
Mid-abdominal pain accompanied by excess saliva can sometimes signal more severe conditions, such as acute pancreatitis or stomach ulcers. Seek urgent medical care if you experience:
Pain that is severe, sudden, or spreads to your back
Repeated vomiting or an inability to keep fluids down
Fever, weakness, or dizziness
Vomit that looks like coffee grounds or bloody/tarry stools
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Yes,because of dehydration. Alcohol causes body dehydrated, thatswhy body compensated fluid loss and make secretion thick.no worry its completely reversible. Maintain adequate hydration.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Ohh alcoholic. Possible
Stomach pain is definitely associate. Nexpro RD40 ONE IN EMPTY STOMACH.
Mucain gel 10ml without water nothing by mouth till 30min can be taken 3to4.
Usg whole abdomen advisable.
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Excess saliva with sharp stomach pain after heavy alcohol is classic gastritis â alcohol irritates the stomach lining and triggers both. Stop alcohol completely, take pantoprazole 40mg before breakfast daily for 2 weeks, eat light bland food. The saliva and pain should settle within a few days of stopping alcohol.
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Consult me on Practo if pain is severe or doesn't improve in 3 days.
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Dr. Rose Johnson
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Pune
Yes it is ,cause is Excess alcohol consumption
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Dr. Niranjan Swami
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Jodhpur
Yes , it may be due to alcohol consumption as it causes dehydration leading to it. Although it'll require proper history taking and consultation
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Dr. Kasina Abhishek
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Bhimavaram
Avoid spicy food
Alcohol is the cause
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consult for more info
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Dr. Manikante Vijaya Vani
General Physician
16 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
hi,
yes.you are right. excess alcohol consumption is a very common cause of both thick saliva in your mouth and sharp mid-stomach pain.
alcohol induces gastritis, secretes more acid in stomach as well as saliva. acid secreted in stomach causes burning or sharp stomach pain.
Alcohol also makes it easier for stomach acid to creep upward. When stomach acid reaches the back of your throat, your salivary glands go into overdrive to neutralize the acid. because of which u r experiencing thick salivation.
as you now know the root cause, im sure you know what to do as well. stop or reduce alcohol intake. that will reverse all your current issues. continuation may lead to irreversible damage. take care
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feel free to consult me on practo if you still have further queries
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal. Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Shahbaz Khan
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
First thing is to avoid alcohol and next is to get a evaluation done for chest pain
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Take antacid
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Dr. Poornima K R
Internal Medicine
8 yrs exp
Channarayapatna
The above symptoms can be due to alcohol intake especially at night
1. GERD can present like this if u also have symptoms like water filling in ur mouth or sour burps
2. Gastritis can cause mid stomach ( epigastric ) pains also related to alcohol
However if the pain is too severe associated with vomiting and binge alcohol — we do have to rule out acute pancreatitis , acute alcoholic hepatitis
Kindly get imaging done if ur symptoms dont improve or if ur pain worsnes or u develop jaundice
For now if u have mild symptoms u can take pantop 40 mg for 2 or 3 days
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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