I am a nurse and am searching for info. on drooling. My son is 3 yrs old and drools like crazy. This started at age 1 and he has all his teeth. Someone suggested lazy facial muscles. Thanks
Answer
Drooling is normal in babies upto 18 months
of age. Occasionally some children may have drooling upto
4 years of age. Drooling may otherwise occur due improper
control of the muscles of the mouth, or due to abnormalities
in the shape or function of the jaw, face, or mouth. It is
commonly seen in children with cerebral palsy or other brain
problems. Some children who drool have difficulty with the
normal swallowing of saliva. Some drugs may also cause drooling.
There are drugs as well as simple surical procedures available
to control the drooling. What you need to establish is how
frequent and how constantly is your child drooling? Also please
do consult your doctor for complete examination to evaluate
the cause of drooling in your child so that further treatment
can be started. Hope this answers your query
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