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
