Salivary stone disease is an inflammation that affects the tissues of the salivary glands. It is characterized by the formation of stones in the excretory duct of the gland or its body. This provokes the appearance of serious problems in the salivary glands.
Causes of salivary disease
Sometimes substances dissolved in saliva crystallize, which leads to the formation of stones. They overlap the excretory ducts of the salivary glands, which provokes its inflammation. The reasons for the formation of salivary stones have not been clarified. Most likely, in their emergence, "blame" changes in the body of a general nature, such as a violation of mineral metabolism or vitamin deficiency.
In addition, in some cases, salivary disease appears against the background of certain inflammatory changes in the salivary gland or its duct. That is, the development of ailment can contribute to: the presence in the gland of a foreign body or the narrowing of the lumen of the salivary ducts.
Symptoms of salivary stone disease
Characteristic symptoms of salivary stone disease are:
- swelling of the face and neck;
- unpleasant sensations during swallowing and when opening the mouth;
- dry mouth ;
- pain in the mouth and in the lower part of the face.
Most often, all signs of this disease worsen at the time of drinking or during meals. In addition, when chewing food in the patient may appear reddening of the neck and face.
If one or more symptoms are found, you should consult a therapist or dentist. By the method of palpation the doctor will be able to determine a dense and painful infiltration. To confirm the diagnosis, he can prescribe a radiography or ultrasound. This will help in time to identify salivary stone disease and cure it with folk remedies.
Treatment of salivary stone disease
Treatment of salivary stone disease is primarily aimed at the release of the duct. At the initial stages of the disease, the stone can be washed with a stream of saliva. Good increase of salivation
If the symptoms of this ailment do not cause discomfort to the patient, then there is no need for treatment, since this disease is not dangerous for life. But if the infection develops or the salivary stone disease turns into a chronic form, an operation to remove the salivary gland is required.