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Could vomiting cause salivary glands infection?

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Irritation: Would be more likely than infection from a brief encounter with highly acidic stomach contents.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not likely: Continuous vomiting and binging (e.g. Bulimia) can result in enlarged salivary glands, but not infection.

Answered 7/16/2015

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