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

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 3

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

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Definition: Salivary gland disorders means ANY problem of the saliva glands: major or minor salivary glands. Anything - infection, tumors, stones, etc.
See an ENT doc or oral surgeon for assessment/recommendations

Question 4

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 5

how do you diagnose a salivary gland disease?

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Several ways.: xrays, Mri, ct scan, needle aspiration, die injection many many ways. Good luck

Question 6

what is the most prevalent salivary gland infection in children?

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MUMPS: The most common salivary gland infection in children is mumps, which involves the parotid glands

Question 7

what is the most frequent salivary gland infection in children?

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Mumps: The most common salivary gland infection in children is mumps, which involves the parotid glands.

Mumps - an acute contagious virus disease caused by a paramyxovirus  and marked by fever and by swelling especially of the parotid gland.  See you doctor for an evaluation.

Question 8

how can i treat lower salivary gland pain?

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Oral Pathology : Consult an oral pathologist for the right diagnosis and treatment.  Salivary gland do not hurt usually and there could be a underlying medical condition.

Question 9

what does it taste like after  a salivary gland unblocks?

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Usually bad: When there is an obstruction of the salivary gland, there usually is an infection that follows. So when the stone or obstruction is removed, you will have puss expressed from the duct. It doesnt taste good from what patients tell me.

Question 10

why is my left salivary gland swollen?

Accepted Answer

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.

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