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 are the tests for salivary gland disorders?

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Not many: Generally a good history from the patient and physical exam will get an appropriate diagnosis.  Sometimes lab work is helpful if a systemic problem is suspected (sjogren's syndrome), and ultrasound or ct or other x-rays can help if salivary stones or tumors are a concern.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

will the doctor be able to tell if i have a salivary gland disorder?

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Yes: Salivary gland disorders are a broad group of disorders.

You need to be more specific... Ie: drooling, dry mouth, swelling of the salivary gland, pain, abnormal taste sensation, etc.

More specific questions will lead to more appropriate answers...

Question 7

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 8

what can be a reason for salivary gland?

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Purpose or problem?: I am not sure of what your question is. The salivary glands produce an important digestive enzyme, called amylase, that helps to break down starches and liquefy the food in the chewing phase of digestion.  The saliva also helps to keep the mouth moist and helps control the bacteria that produce cavities and plaque formation.  Do you have a problem?

Question 9

salivary gland swelling on both sides. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Possible mumps: Bilateral obstruction of the glands is highly unlikely, so if you are sure it is the salivary glands (most likely parotid gland) then mumps would be one of the first conditions to rule out in a differential diagnosis.

Question 10

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.

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