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Sialorrhea/hypersalivation
Uncontrolled salivation
Sialorrhea is uncontrolled salivation, which is a common symptom of many neurological disorders. Saliva can no longer be retained in the mouth and therefore runs out of the mouth uncontrollably. This can lead not only to physical problems, but also to social exclusion. Children suffer particularly badly from this condition.
Here you can find more information about sialorrhea – the website provides an overview and supporting information on the causes, consequences, diagnosis and treatment options for sialorrhea:
Ben's story – living with severe sialorrhea
Ben has several complex neurological disorders, including Worster-Drought syndrome and cerebral palsy of the mouth muscles. He suffered from severe sialorrhea – excessive salivation – and its consequences. But the right treatment has fundamentally changed his life and that of his family...