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What are possible side effects for treatments of salivary gland disorders?
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It depends: Salivary gland disorders range from viral and bacterial infections, benign and malignant tumors, obstruction, and autoimmune related inflammation. Treatments depend on the cause of the disorder and side effects depend on the medical or surgical management needed to improve or resolve the condition.
Answered 9/20/2015
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It depends: On the salivary gland disorder. We would need more information as to the type of disorder and the planned treatment.
Answered 9/7/2012
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