What causes drooling in the elderly?

Drooling in the elderly may be caused by improper sleeping posture, oral ulcers, facial neuritis, stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, etc. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time and choose general treatment and drug treatment according to the doctor's advice.

1. Improper sleeping posture: If the oral or facial muscles are compressed during sleep, frequent drooling may occur. Pay attention to maintaining a good sleeping posture and reducing local pressure to improve the above situation.

2. Oral ulcers: usually refers to ulcerative damage to the oral mucosa. If you do not pay attention to oral hygiene and damage the integrity of the oral mucosa, you may drool unconsciously. Oral ulcer powder, zinc gluconate tablets and other drugs can be used under the guidance of a doctor. Help the elderly keep their mouths clean, brush their teeth regularly, use mouthwash, and ensure that dental problems are repaired in time.

3. Facial neuritis: It may be caused by bacterial or viral infection, leading to local blood circulation disorders such as crooked mouth and drooling. Dibazoline tablets, dexamethasone acetate tablets or prednisone acetate tablets can be used for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. The elderly should try to stay upright or slightly lean forward when eating and drinking, which will help reduce saliva loss.

4. Stroke: Stroke refers to brain damage caused by interruption of blood supply to the brain, which may affect the nerves that control facial muscles, leading to the above symptoms. Drugs such as butylphthalide soft capsules and clopidogrel bisulfate tablets can be used for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Provide soft tissues for the elderly to wipe saliva at any time.

5. Cerebral hemorrhage: Cerebral hemorrhage refers to the rupture of cerebral blood vessels, which causes blood to enter the brain tissue, which may damage the nerves related to facial muscle control, leading to symptoms such as drooling and facial stiffness. You can use oxiracetam capsules, brain protein hydrolyzed tablets and other drugs according to the doctor's advice. If necessary, provide the elderly with suitable mouth pads or pockets to prevent saliva from wetting their clothes.

If the elderly have difficulty chewing or swallowing, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor or nutritionist to develop a suitable diet plan and provide appropriate food texture.