Salivary Stone Disease (Sialolithiasis): Medical History

In addition to the diagnostic findings, the medical history represents an important component in the diagnosis of sialolithiasis (salivary stone disease).

Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis.

  • What are your symptoms?
  • Where are the complaints localized?
  • Difficulty swallowing?
  • Do you observe swelling in response to food intake?
    • On the cheek?
    • Below the lower jaw?
  • Do you suffer from dry mouth?

Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.

  • Are you drinking enough? How much daily?
  • Do you eat a balanced diet?

Self history incl. medication history

  • Pre-existing conditions
    • Diabetes mellitus
    • Organ diseases
    • Stone disease
  • Previous complaints

Medication history

The use of xerogenic medications (drugs that decrease saliva production) for long periods of time favors the development of sialadenitis (salivary gland inflammation) due to hyposialia (decreased salivation) and secondary ascending (ascending) infection. About 400 such drugs are known. They belong to the following groups:

  • Antiadiposita
  • Antiarrhythmics
  • Anticholinergics
  • Antidepressants
  • Antiepileptic drugs
  • Antihistamines
  • Antihypertensives
  • Antiparkinsonian drugs
  • Antipsychotics (neuroleptics)
  • Anoretics
  • Anxiolytics
  • Ataractics
  • Diuretics
  • Hypnotics
  • Muscle relaxants
  • Sedatives
  • Spasmolytics