Question 1

what causes the parotid gland to spasm?

Accepted Answer

Parotid spasm: The parotid gland is on of the large glands that makes saliva. The duct or tube that drains it secretes saliva into the mouth from the cheek oposite the second molar. I that tube is blocked or partially blocked, the gland spasms as it tries to secrete the saliva. The tube can be swollen from an inflammatory process or there could be a stone, it could be from dehydration, or it could be from tumor.

Question 2

what will happen if i pierce my parotid gland?

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Bad things: You could leak saliva out of your face continuously.  You could get a flesh-eating bacterial infection that would require removal of a big portion of the surrounding tissue.  You could paralyze part of your face.  Why would you want to do that?

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: parotid gland?

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Parotid gland: There are two such glands one in front of each ear. They are the largest saliva producing glands and produce around 75% of the saliva when you eat.

Question 4

causes of parotid gland nodule ?

Accepted Answer

Several: stone and inflammation, adenoma being tumor, malignant tumor.
See ENT and be evaluated.

Question 5

can bilateral parotid gland be malignant?

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Parotid swelling?: When both parotid glands swell, it could be because of infection, cysts or benign, or rarely, malignant. . See an ear nose and throat physician for evaluation. If there is suspicion for a mass or tumor a scan and biopsy may be recommended.

Question 6

is there surgery for parotid gland disease?

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Sure: There is surgery for parotid disease but, only a surgeon who does that procedure (parotidectomy) can give you an educated discussion about it.  There are risks involved with any surgery and the risks of this one are real- including possibility of paralyzing part or all of your face.  Talk to a local ENT who will be able to talk to you about whether surgery is wise for your condition.

Question 7

is there any home effective remedy for parotid gland?

Accepted Answer

What do you want: The parotid gland is a major salivary gland found in the cheek area in front of and below the ear.  What are you trying to remedy with your parotid gland? It seems you have left out what you are trying to remedy.

Question 8

what could cause my parotid gland to swell when i eat?

Accepted Answer

Ductal stone?: You can get stones in the salivary duct that drains your parotid gland which can cause the gland to swell and hurt.  You need to see your doctor.  If it is a stone, it will need to be removed.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: parotid gland disorders?

Accepted Answer

Parotid gland: The parotid gland is the largest in the face and lies right in front of the ear then extends inferiorly to the area behind the ear.  The facial nerve runs right through the gland. It secretes serous saliva more than mucous.  It can have infections, blocked ducts, benign and malignant tumors.

Question 10

how big is a cyst if it 0.3x0.2x1.5cm,  it is located in my parotid gland?

Accepted Answer

Sunflower seed size: In relation to your gland itself - the median volume of parotid is about 25, 262 mm3 and a size averaging 3.4 cm in the ventral-dorsal dimension and 5.8 cm in the craniocaudal dimension.  Was this an incidental finding on a radiograph, do you have any symptoms, and have you been evaluated by and oral and maxillofacial surgeon or ENT yet?

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