Question 1

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 2

is there a connection between celiacs and swollen salivary glands?

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Unknown: Through a search i was unable to find a correlation between the two.

Question 3

i think i have a swollen salivary gland that is recurring periodically over many years. what to do?

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Many years problem: You must see a dentist, oral surgeon or otolaryngologist (ear, nose, throat doctor) who will see what your problem exactly is and then determine the appropriate course of treatment.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of swollen salivary glands?

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Why?: I am not sure that i understand your question or why you are asking it.  There are many salivary glands in your head and mouth, both large and small.  If they are swollen, they would be larger than normal.  I am not sure if you feel enlarged salivary glands or perhaps swollen lymph nodes which are very different.  Please either give us more information or see your physician or an oral surgeon.

Question 5

i have swollen salivary glands, could it be related to over eating?

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Not likley: The two two are likely unrelated.

Question 6

can you tell me about any good ways to help reduce swollen salivary glands?

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Medical/dental visit: You need a diagnosis as to why they are swollen before determining how to reduce the swelling.

Question 7

swollen salivary glands or lymph node?

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Depends where is it: You have two separate sets of salivary glands , either up in the inside of your cheek on both sides opposite to your first upper molar , or right under your tongue .
Your tonsils are lymph nodes located at both sides of your throat , they can be felt from under you lower jaw angel.
They are normally get inflamed if there is an infection in the surrounding area.

Question 8

can swollen salivary glands be related to overeating?

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Not usually.: Over eating combined with a very poor oral hygiene, infected gums,or oral infections,throat infections,ear infections, which can be passed on through salivary ducts to salivary glands can lead to salivary gland infections, &amp; hence the swelling.The other reason can be salivary stones,if the block the ducts. At meal time, when salivary glands produce saliva,the glands swell up.

Question 9

can there be a correlation between swollen salivary gland and sjorgrens?

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Yes: Sjogrens can affect the salivary glands and sometimes cause infection.  Please follow up with your doctor if this is a new symptom.  Make sure to keep your mouth lubricated by sipping water frequently and.

Question 10

not sjogens no tumor no stones or blockages just swollen salivary glands?

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Infection: More information of the history of the swollen salivary glands is needed.   You may have an infection like sialadinitis.   An MRI of the salivary glands will be helpful.

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What are the symptoms of swollen salivary glands?

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I have swollen salivary glands, could it be related to over eating?

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Can swollen salivary glands be related to overeating?

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Not sjogens no tumor no stones or blockages just swollen salivary glands?

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