Question 1

where is the salivary gland?

Accepted Answer

Several places: they are in your checks, under the tongue.

Question 2

what causes an overactive salivary gland?

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Hunger: I'm not sure what you mean.  You'll salivate if you're hungry.  If your salivary glands are swollen, they could be blocked with a stone or thick mucus.  Dehydration can be part of the problem there, also infection, and sometimes autoimmune disease.

Question 3

is it possible to feel the salivary gland?

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Not sure what you me: You definitely should be able to feel the major salivary glands, known as the parotid and submandibular glands.

Question 4

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 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 definition or description of: salivary gland?

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Salivary gland: There are major and minor salivary glands. The major glands (parotid, submandibular, and sublimgul) are paired on each side of the jaw. There are about 300 minor glands scattered about the mouth and throat. They all produce saliva which keeps the mouth moist and helps with the digestion of food.

Question 7

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 8

what can cause one salivary gland is higher than the other?

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Stone or infection: You could have a salivary stone or you might have an infection.  Please see a dentist or doctor to determine the cause and to see if you need antibiotics.

Question 9

was wondering what illesses cause an overactive salivary gland?

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Many things: Overactive salivary glands are usually nothing to worry about.  Salavia is produced depending on your diet, spicy  and acidic foods will increase production.  So the first thing to do is change your diet.
Some medications  as well as some medical cinditions can cause an increase in salvia.  Some conditions that can cause this are gerd, infections, , allergies, stroke, pregnancy, bell's palsy , more.

Question 10

what are salivary gland disorders?

Accepted Answer

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.

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