Is drooling while sleeping a sign of stroke?

A netizen asked: I found myself drooling when I sleep. It used to be only occasionally, but it has been very frequent recently. What is going on?

I looked it up online and it said it was a sign of a stroke. Is this true?

In fact, drooling while sleeping has nothing to do with stroke in most cases.

It is true that people drool before a stroke, but it is often accompanied by other symptoms such as squinting eyes and mouth, dizziness and headache. It is too alarmist to say that "drooling while sleeping" is a "precursor to a stroke" alone.

Then let’s talk about why we drool while sleeping.

In fact, there are three main reasons for drooling:

One is a bad sleeping posture. Sleeping on your stomach or side will cause your head to tilt, your mouth to be pressed open, and saliva to flow out. This can be avoided by correcting your posture and sleeping on your back.

The second is oral inflammation. When inflammation occurs in the gums, periodontal tissues, or mouth and tongue, the inflammation stimulates the glands to secrete more, which can also cause more saliva. In this case, it is recommended to go to the hospital's oral department for treatment.

The third is snoring. Snoring is often caused by a blocked nose, which requires breathing through the mouth and causes drooling. It is best to see an ENT doctor.

In addition, as you age, the gaps between your teeth will increase, increasing the likelihood of drooling.

In short, there is no need to make random guesses, just treat the condition accordingly based on your actual situation.