Question 1

what are salivary gland disorders?

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Salivary disorders: You have 6 major and hundreds of minor salivary glands. They make saliva (spit), which is important for oral hygiene and digestion.  Your 6 main glands are the paired parotid (in cheeks), submandibular (under the jaw) and lingual (in the floor of the mouth).  A "disorder" would encompass many problems like infection, blockage (salivary stones), inflammation, tumors, etc.

Question 2

why is my left salivary gland swollen?

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Possibilities..: It could be blocked, inflamed , or there could be a tumor.  I would suggest seeing an oral surgeon or ENT physician for an evaluation.

Question 3

what can be a reason for salivary gland?

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Purpose or problem?: I am not sure of what your question is. The salivary glands produce an important digestive enzyme, called amylase, that helps to break down starches and liquefy the food in the chewing phase of digestion.  The saliva also helps to keep the mouth moist and helps control the bacteria that produce cavities and plaque formation.  Do you have a problem?

Question 4

what are symptoms of salivary gland disorders?

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Pain: Symptoms of salivary gland disease:
•abnormal tastes, foul tastes

•decreased ability to open the mouth

•discomfort when opening the mouth

•dry mouth

•pain in the face or mouth pain

•swelling in front of the ears

•swelling of the face or neck.

Question 5

what do you do for an abscessed salivary gland?

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Antibiotics: Generally, oral or IV antibiotics will work fine for it.  However, if not improving, may need surgical drainage, particularly if you have a stone in the gland or duct.

Question 6

how can one treat a tumor in the salivary gland?

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Usually surgery: Please see your doctor. A tumor is not an issue for self treatment.

Question 7

should i be worried if i have a salivary gland disorder?

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Maybe-Vague: The most common problem is "sialoadenitis" where the gland gets blocked up, and becomes painful and swollen.  This can be initially treated with hot compresses, good hydration (lots of water) and sour foods/liquids taken 5-10x/day (vinegar, lemon juice, sour candies, etc).  Ask your doctor for details about what he/she thinks the problem is.  Best wishes.

Question 8

salivary gland swelling on both sides. what could cause this?

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Possible mumps: Bilateral obstruction of the glands is highly unlikely, so if you are sure it is the salivary glands (most likely parotid gland) then mumps would be one of the first conditions to rule out in a differential diagnosis.

Question 9

what can i do to unblock my salivary gland (below my right chin)?

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Heat/massage: Gentle massage or milking of the gland, as well the application of warm compresses.  I also recommend the use of sialogogues. Those are substances that increase the production of saliva, like sour candies or lemon juice.

Question 10

can you explain how do we decrease swelling of the salivary gland?

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Depends: It is not normal to have swollen salivary glands. Some could be serious, so it is best to find out why you are having this issue before how to deal with it. Remember, diagnosis first before you find the right treatment. Even with a benign salivary stone, the gland can get infected secondarily. So visit a dentist and find the cause first.

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