Question 1

what is the most effective blocked salivary gland treatment?

Accepted Answer

Varies: stones near surface can be manually removed-deep seated need sialogogues -in nonobstructive  sialadenitis antibiotics can be used-in long standing obstruction surgery is often necessary.

Question 2

what would be the treatment for a salivary gland issue?

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Try sucking lemon..: As a 1 day trial, try sucking a lemon. The change in ph may dissolve a small stone. Telieving the obstruction may help resolve the problem. But long term lemon will damage your teeth...

Question 3

my husband's gp diagnosed a swollen salivary gland and is sending him to see an ent. what kinds of tests and treatment can we expect?

Accepted Answer

Gland: Salivary glands typically swell from a blocked duct. The blockage can be a mucus plug which generally passes or a hard calcified plug which an oral surgeon can remove. It is common and I would suggest the oral surgeon first as this is an oral issue more than an ear nose or throat issue. Simple for the OS to diagnose.

Question 4

what do you suggest if my husband's gp diagnosed a swollen salivary gland and is sending him to see an ent. what can we expect in the way of tests and treatment?

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Don&#x27;t worry: It might be something as simple as a course of antibiotics and a wait and see approach. Could include blood tests and a biopsy.

Question 5

any tips for post radioactive iodine treatment like using baking soda to brush teeth or sucking on hard candies to decrease salivary gland swelling..?

Accepted Answer

First 24 hours: Iodine is excreted through kidneys, saliva , and sweat. After radioactive dose drinking as much fluid as possible to excrete excess radioactivity through  kidney. 1.5 hours after rx sour candies or gum to get rid of excess secretions through saliva. Solid meal not until 6 hours after dosing . Most excess radioactive iodine  excreted in first 24 hours. Rest accumulated in thyroid gland.

Question 6

what are the latest treatment of adenocystic carcinoma of salivary glands?

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Standard: I searched the nih database over the last decade and found no breakthroughs. This is a difficult tumor that is slow-growing but generally unresponsive to chemotherapy, though surgery may be curative and radiation may give temporary control. See whether you can get into a study.

Question 7

if it didn't show up on an ultrasound, can a salivary gland still be blocked?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sometimes the cause of the blockage may not show up on the ultrasound.

Question 8

i have been told that i may have a blocked salivary gland. i keep getring headaches only on that side of my head too. are these conected?

Accepted Answer

Two problems: While I can come up with very uncommon conditions that would connect the two problems, headaches are more commonly due to other problems.  Those problems can range from sinus infections to temporal-mandibular joint problems to a host of other issues.  See your physician who can examine you and evaluate the headaches

Question 9

if i kissed someone with a blocked salivary gland, will i get a blocked salivary gland in the future? are blocked salivary glands contagious?

Accepted Answer

Not contagious: Usually blocked by calcium deposits.  Have that "someone" see their Dentist immediately.  You should be OK.

Question 10

who would be the best type of doctor to remove a mucocle caused by a blocked/ damaged salivary gland? without leaving unevenness, i am an actor

Accepted Answer

Get a referral!: You may want to see an oral surgeon or an oral pathologist for your issue.

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What do you suggest if my husband's gp diagnosed a swollen salivary gland and is sending him to see an ent. what can we expect in the way of tests and treatment?

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Any tips for post radioactive iodine treatment like using baking soda to brush teeth or sucking on hard candies to decrease salivary gland swelling..?

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What are the latest treatment of adenocystic carcinoma of salivary glands?

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If it didn't show up on an ultrasound, can a salivary gland still be blocked?

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I have been told that i may have a blocked salivary gland. i keep getring headaches only on that side of my head too. are these conected?

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If i kissed someone with a blocked salivary gland, will i get a blocked salivary gland in the future? are blocked salivary glands contagious?

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Who would be the best type of doctor to remove a mucocle caused by a blocked/ damaged salivary gland? without leaving unevenness, i am an actor

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