Question 1

is salivary glands infection contagious?

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Salivary gland infns: These infections are not usually contageous. Most salivary gland infections are due to staphylococcus aureus or oral flora stuck behind a stone or a 'pinched off' salivary duct.  Rarely, enteric flora can cause infection usually in persons in nursing homes.  Viral infections rarely cause swollen salivary or parotid gland infections now days as most are immunized against mumps.

Question 2

my glands are swollen under my tongue, if i have a salivary gland infection is it contagious?

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Not likely: A salivary gland infection is not very common and and it is also not very contagious.  You may have blocked salivary gland which will make it swollen and painful.  If it is not a salivary gland that is swollen but rather a lymph node, your mouth/oral/ respiratory infection is more contagious .

Question 3

how do i alleviate pain and swelling from a salivary gland infection?

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Medications: Have your doctor prescribe an antibiotic, pain medication that has anti-inflammatory properties and use lemon drops to promote salivary flow.

Question 4

been diagnosed with a salivary gland infection. what specialist should i see?

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ENT or oral surgeon: Either specialist should have experience treating this problem.

Question 5

i think i might have a salivary gland infection. how can i tell and what should i do?

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Swelling: Usually, you will have some swelling of the infected gland, maybe a bad taste and pain in the area.  Fevers are uncommon.  Often the swelling of the gland will smaller and larger around mealtimes.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of a salivary gland infection?

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Swelling,pain.: Depends upon which salivary gland is infected,you would have swelling &amp; pain.If Parotid glands are infected,you may have swelling at the very back of the cheeks(in front of ears),if sub-mandibular glands are infected,you may have swelling under lower jaw. The pain tends to increase at meal time,&amp; you may have a foul taste in the mouth when the saliva is excreted.Consult an oral surgeon.

Question 7

what is the most frequent salivary gland infection in children?

Accepted Answer

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

what is the most prevalent salivary gland infection in children?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

i have submandibulaar salivary gland infection. my doctor recommends surgery. what are the risks of not having surgery?

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Depends: Depends on reason for the infection.  You may have a "stone" in the duct.  If this is the case, then you will continue to have problems coming and going.

Question 10

whats a salivary gland infection?

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Salivary gland : Any tissue in your body can become infected. You have 3 pairs of major salivary glands. One in front of your ear (parotid), one under your jaw (submandibular) and one under your tongue (sublingual). They can become infected, especially in diabetes or dehydration.

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