Introduction In the ducts of the salivary glands (Glandula parotidea, Glandula submandibularis, Glandula sublingualis) hard concrements can form, which are called salivary stones (sialolith). This salivary stone can clog the ducts of the salivary glands, lead to a backlog of saliva and thus cause a painful feeling of pressure in the area of the salivary … Salivary stone
Causes Thick saliva: If the body contains too little water, it saves by wasting as little water as possible. This makes the saliva more viscous. Substances such as calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, proteins or carbohydrates are then contained in the saliva in increased percentages. If they are not washed away, these substances are deposited on … Causes | Salivary stone
Therapy The therapy of salivary stones depends on the size of the stone and its location. It is best if the salivary stone is located at the end of the excretory duct and is not too large. Then one can try to remove the stone by massage. If this does not succeed, a small cut … Therapy | Salivary stone
Diagnosis The patient will report the swelling and pain, especially while eating. This is already an indication for the examining dentist. In most cases, the dentist can make the final diagnosis by palpation and an X-ray. Other diagnostic options include ultrasound examinations and, if possible, endoscopy. But the manual examination and the X-ray image should … Diagnosis | Salivary stone
Summary Salivary stones are rather rare compared to kidney and gallstones. They occur when saliva is thickened due to insufficient fluid intake or when crystallisation nuclei have formed which are not flushed out and gradually increase in size. The diagnosis is made by palpation, x-ray or ultrasound. In the best case, the therapy consists of … Summary | Salivary stone
Definition Stones can form in the parotid glands just like other organs, for example the gall bladder. Salivary stones are formed by the calcium phosphate contained in saliva in combination with an organic matrix. Salivary stones occur mainly in the mandibular parotid gland, but can also be found in the parotid gland (parotid gland) or … Salivary stone of the parotid gland
Diagnosis The salivary stones are usually detected by the dentist. To make a diagnosis, the dentist can palpate the salivary glands, take an X-ray or perform an ultrasound examination. Once the diagnosis has been made, the dentist can usually start treatment directly. Duration The duration of the disease depends entirely on how large the salivary … Diagnosis | Salivary stone of the parotid gland
The paired salivary glands, especially the three large ones on both sides of the ears, under the tongue and on the lower jaw, fulfil numerous tasks in our everyday life. They moisturize the mouth and play a major role in food intake, speaking and cleaning, as well as protecting the oral mucosa from bacteria and … Inflammation of the salivary gland
Therapy With the exception of salivary gland inflammation caused by a virus, it is important to detect and treat the cause so that the glandular tissue can subsequently recover and heal. Stones should be removed from the glandular duct if possible to avoid a recurrence of the inflammation. If rheumatic diseases such as Sjögren’s syndrome … Therapy | Inflammation of the salivary gland
Prognosis The prognosis of an acute, one-off salivary gland inflammation is usually very good. If the trigger is found in time and a targeted, symptom-oriented therapy is started, the disease heals without problems or consequences within a few days. When removing salivary glands, especially those of the parotid gland, there is a risk that the … Prognosis | Inflammation of the salivary gland
Introduction A salivary stone can cause extremely unpleasant symptoms and lead to severe pain when eating. However, the good news is that sometimes you can remove a salivary stone yourself and you do not always have to see a doctor. There are various home remedies available to bring the stone to the surface. To prevent … Household remedy against salivary stones
Introduction The salivary stone is a small, solid stone that can be found in all salivary glands in the area of the head and neck. It is formed from components of saliva and can lead to various symptoms (e.g. pain or inflammation of the salivary glands). The causes for its development are manifold. Often, too … Causes of a salivary stone
