Why do you drool while sleeping? Five reasons to find out

Are there some female friends around you who drool when they sleep at night? You are obviously not a child anymore, so why do you still drool when you sleep? It’s not something to be ashamed of, but no one wants to wake up every day to deal with a wet pillow.

What are the reasons that cause female friends to drool while sleeping?

1. Wrong sleeping posture

Drooling while sleeping may be caused by improper sleeping posture, such as sleeping on the table or sleeping on your side. In this case, you only need to adjust your sleeping position appropriately to reduce the occurrence of drooling.

2. Oral diseases

Due to genetic factors and acquired bad habits, such as biting nails, sticking out tongue, biting pencil heads, etc., the front teeth are deformed and drooling while sleeping occurs.

The temperature and humidity in the mouth are most suitable for the reproduction of bacteria. The accumulation of food residues or sugar substances in the gaps between teeth and on the tooth surfaces can easily lead to caries and periodontal disease. These adverse factors are stimulating and can cause drooling while sleeping. If you drool while sleeping, your drool has a salty taste, and your pillowcase is yellowish, it is probably due to poor oral hygiene. If there are ulcers in the mouth, the painful stimulation will promote saliva secretion and induce drooling. At this time, medication can be used to promote ulcer healing, and the drooling will disappear automatically.

3. Overexcitement

Physical fatigue, excessive use of the brain or taking certain medications may induce neurological disorders. The brain will send wrong signals during sleep, causing increased saliva secretion and thus drooling. In this case, you should start by adjusting your lifestyle and eating habits, avoid overeating or skipping one meal, and make sure you get enough rest. You can eat more coix seed, lotus seeds, yam, lentils, carrots, mushrooms, jujubes, etc.

4. Spleen and stomach disorders

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that drooling in adults is a manifestation of spleen and stomach dysfunction. This condition is common in cases of weakened spleen and stomach motility, water retention, spleen and stomach damp heat, or food retention in the stomach and downward movement, and stomach heat steaming up, which is the so-called "restless sleeping if the stomach is not in harmony."

5. Facial neuritis or stroke

If you suddenly drool while sleeping after your face has been exposed to a cold, you have been blown by the wind or have a cold, you must be alert. You can smile at the mirror. If you find that the corners of your mouth are crooked, or your eyes cannot close tightly or you have a headache, these may be signs of facial neuritis or a stroke. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for relevant examinations immediately.

What to do when you drool while sleeping

Based on the above possible causes of drooling while sleeping, you can judge which one you belong to and prescribe the right medicine to cure the disease. Tomorrow, when you wake up, your pillow will still be dry.

First of all, you must correct your sleeping posture. Don’t sleep on the table or leaning against a chair as this will make you drool more easily. You should adjust to the correct sleeping position, lying flat on the bed or slightly on your right side.

It is best not to eat before going to bed. At the same time, you should brush your teeth or rinse your mouth, and use tools such as crimping wire to clean your mouth. It is recommended to rinse with mouthwash for one or two minutes after brushing your teeth at night, and make sure there is no sweet or salty taste in your mouth.

If the upper and lower teeth are not in the correct position, it may also cause drooling while sleeping. It is best to check whether your teeth are deformed. If so, have your teeth corrected as soon as possible.

There may be some problems with the spleen's function. You can try taking some Chinese medicine or food that has the function of strengthening the spleen, such as lotus seeds, corn, red dates, yam, honey, etc. Lotus seeds and red dates rice porridge is recommended, which has a good effect on strengthening the spleen.

In addition, drooling while sleeping may be caused by disease, such as periodontitis, and certain neurological diseases. In this case, you must go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.