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I have had a blocked salivary gland under the jaw for a month and a half. is it because i drink every weekend thats when it gets bad.

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Dr. John DeWolf answered

Could be: Part of the non-surgical treatment of this condition involves keeping yourself well hydrated and since alcohol is a dehydrating agent, it may aggravate the problem. An easy test is to forgo the alcohol and observe the impact. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21542250 for more perspective.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 2/20/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It is a risk factor: Alcohol and tobacco use are risk factors for salivary gland blockage and for salivary gland cancer.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 3/3/2015

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A member asked:

I have had a blocked salivary gland under the jaw for a month and a half. is it because i drink every weekend thats when it gets bad.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John DeWolf answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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