The salivary gland cyst is a benign (in most cases) neoplasm. It can be located in different parts of the mouth and it shows itself well depending on localization.
Causes and main symptoms of salivary gland cysts
The appearance of seals, as a rule, is associated with a violation of the secretory circulation in the salivary gland . More precisely, with the impossibility of its outflow. Simply put, the iron works and produces a secret, but the substance can not get out of it. This can occur because of the clogging of the excretory duct. Pre-clogging usually trauma, the appearance of a tumor, inflammation, scar formation. Sometimes the salivary gland cysts are of an innate origin.
As a rule, neoplasms are single. Inside them - a colorless or colored in a light yellow liquid. Initially, the tumor does not attract attention to itself. But the larger it becomes, the more discomfort it begins to deliver.
The main symptoms of the parotid, sublingual or submandibular salivary gland are usually:
- soreness;
- fluctuation;
- difficulty swallowing and speech.
Treatment of salivary gland cysts
Wherever there is a neoplasm, it is recommended to treat it surgically. Conservative methods of therapy have not proved themselves very well. Removal can be done through intra- or extraoral access. If the submaxillary gland is affected, then it must be removed together with neoplasm.
Treating the cyst of the salivary gland with folk remedies is strongly discouraged. This can only delay the process of recovery. But as an additional therapy, alternative recipes are ideal. So, for example, rinsings with mineral water, chamomile, calendula or a solution of potassium permanganate will be very useful in restoring after the operation.