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Hypersalivation can contribute to drooling if there is an inability to keep the mouth closed or difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) the excess saliva, which can lead to excessive spitting. Hypersalivation also often precedes emesis (vomiting), where it accompanies nausea (a feeling of needing to vomit).
Leukopaenia a comparatively low white blood cell (the cells that defend the body from foreign invaders) count. Neutropaenia a reduced neutrophil (the white blood cells that kill bacteria) count. Bradycardia (low heart rate) QTc interval prolongation (an abnormality in the electrical cycle of the heart) Photosensitivity reaction; Alopecia (hair ...
Dehydration is known to cause hyposalivation, [1] the result of the body trying to conserve fluid. Physiologic age-related changes in salivary gland tissues may lead to a modest reduction in salivary output and partially explain the increased prevalence of xerostomia in older people. [ 1 ]
The cells that line the mouth, throat, and uvula function best in the moist environment that usually exists in this part of the body, says Dr. Morrison. ... potentially causing drooling,” says ...
Allergy medications may cause brain damage, increase dementia risk because of course they can, everything can. Alex Lasker. Updated July 14, 2016 at 10:50 PM.
These drugs cause an autoimmune response (the body attacks its own cells) producing symptoms similar to those of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). There are 38 known medications to cause DIL but there are three that report the highest number of cases: hydralazine, procainamide, and quinidine. [1]
In the process, metabolites, or byproducts, of the drug are produced, which can linger in our blood, urine (and even in our hair) for long after the initial effects of the drug are felt.
Flaccid paralysis resulting from cholinergic crisis can be distinguished from myasthenia gravis by the use of the drug edrophonium (Tensilon), as it only worsens the paralysis caused by cholinergic crisis but strengthens the muscle response in the case of myasthenia gravis. (Edrophonium is a cholinesterase inhibitor, hence increases the ...