Inflammation of the Salivary Glands (Definition,causes,Symptoms,Diagnosis,Therapy,Course,Prevention Salivary Glands,)

Inflammation of the salivary glands

Can be accumulated in the underlying salivary bacteria and viruses multiply and cause inflammation: a salivary gland infection (sialadenitis =) is generally caused by a salivary stone (= Sialolith), who is trapped in the duct of the salivary gland. For the formation of salivary stones (sialolithiasis called) - and thus the resulting salivary gland inflammation below - come as causes an altered composition of saliva and pre-existing conditions (such as cystic fibrosis or mumps) glands challenged with narrow aisles. A salivary stone may develop in humans, in principle, each salivary gland of the head, most of it, however, occurs in one of the major salivary glands. Predominantly salivary stones are there in the third to fifth decade of life may, however, children may be affected.''

An inflammation of the salivary gland usually shows itself suddenly and unilaterally (after mumps but rather both sides). Whether a salivary stone alone triggers (ie without concurrent salivary gland inflammation) symptoms, depending on its location and size. Typically, salivary gland inflammation and salivary stones by a noticeable swelling of the affected gland and pain. Often, the symptoms take to eating, because this is more saliva. In addition, the skin can become red in the area of ​​the affected gland and fever occur. It is generally recommended for a salivary gland inflammation, to stimulate saliva production (through so-called salivary Locker: eg acidic, sugar-free candies, chewing gums or beverages), to clean the salivary gland by the increased flow of saliva and thus may carry a small salivary stone to the outside. For the treatment of salivary gland inflammation and pain-relieving anti-inflammatory drugs may be used; help antibiotics against bacterial pathogens. It is also advisable to remove an inflammation of the underlying salivary stone surgically or by using other methods to eliminate the accumulation of saliva. Adequately addressed the salivary gland inflammation usually has a favorable prognosis.''

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Saliva Production

This article is about the substance produced in the mouths of humans. For genus of a plant Salvia, see Salvia. For other uses, see Saliva (disambiguation). Saliva is the watery substance produced in the mouths of humans and most animals. Saliva is a component of oral fluid. In mammals, saliva is produced in and secreted from the three pairs of major salivary glands: the parotid, sublingual, and submandibular glands. Hundreds of other minor salivary glands also contribute to the production of saliva. Human saliva is composed of 98% water, while the other 2% consists of electrolytes, mucus, glycoproteins, enzymes, and antibacterial compounds such as secretory IgA and lysozyme. The enzymes found in saliva are essential in beginning the process of digestion of dietary starches and fats. These enzymes also play a role in breaking down food particles entrapped within dental crevices, protecting teeth from bacterial decay. Furthermore, saliva serves a lubricative function, wetting food and permitting the initiation of swallowing, and protecting the mucosal surfaces of the oral cavity from desiccation. Various species have special uses for saliva that go beyond predigestion. Some swifts use their gummy saliva to build nests. Aerodramus nests are prized for use in bird's nest soup. Cobras, vipers, and certain other members of the venom clade hunt with venomous saliva injected by fangs. Some arthropods, such as spiders and caterpillars, create thread from salivary glands.''

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Wild Dogs In Danger of saliva

SalivaSaliva : The patient was admitted to a Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal hospital on the 2nd May 2012 with migratory pain in his arm and shoulder, unilateral ptosis, fever, confusion, and progressively hypersalivation and hydrophobia. The patient was already unwell on the 29th April 2012. Rabies was considered as a differential diagnosis when the patient reported contact with a stray dog that died and with which he had contact two months prior to his illness. The patient provided shelter for the animal which was initially well, but reportedly developed signs and symptoms consistent with rabies within a couple of days. The animal was buried on the farm. The patient did not report any bites or serious injuries from the animal and therefore did not receive any rabies post exposure prophylaxis at the time. It is however likely that the patient was in contact with the saliva of the dog (which may be a source of infection on broken skin or mucous membranes). Once rabies was suspected in the human patient, the dog was exhumed and tested positive for rabies. On admission the patient received rabies immunoglobulin (human origin at 20IU/kg) and rabies vaccination in the Emergency Department. Once the diagnosis of rabies was likely, the patient was managed according to a modification of the Milwaukee protocol . Pending laboratory confirmation of rabies he was treated empirically with acyclovir for possible herpes infection and quinolones for rickettsial disease. Laboratory tests for rabies were carried out at the Centre for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases, National Institute for Communicable Diseases of the National Health Laboratory Service (NICD/NHLS) in Johannesburg. Ante- mortem tests using PCR on multiple samples of saliva, skin and cerebrospinal fluid over the course of his illness were consistently negative. Rabies specific IgG was positive in serum likely reflecting the recent passive and active immunization of the patient. Initial serological tests on cerebrospinal fluid were negative, but rabies specific IgG was detected at low titers on repeat samples, without an increase in titre over 4 weeks. Extensive testing for other infectious causes of encephalitis yielded negative results (including testing for West Nile fever, Rift Valley fever, herpes, malaria, enteroviruses).

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Salivary Gland Problems (salivary gland infection)

Saliva-saliva : Your salivary glands produce as much as a quart of saliva each day. Saliva is important to lubricate your mouth, help with swallowing, protect your teeth against bacteria, and aid in the digestion of food. The three major pairs of salivary glands are:

• Parotid glands on the sides of the face
• Submandibular glands at the floor of the mouth
• Sublingual glands under the tongue

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Salivary gland inflammation of the Acute Abdomen (Pancreas) And Chronic Inflammation of the Salivary glands Stomach And Tips That You Should Do

Inflammation of the pancreas is an acute inflammation of the pancreas that normally arise as a result of tissue disruption or damage to equipment due to blockage of the pancreatic duct was so fluid saliva enters the stomach intestine does not.'' Rarely is caused by an infection.''

The attack began with a sudden, with nausea, vomiting and pain in the upper abdomen that usually propagates backward.'' People were feeling weak and abundant sweat. Not long after stomach bloated and soft. This situation is similar to gallstone colic, intestinal blockage, or leakage of the stomach or duodenum due to ulcer.'' Often, too, developed symptoms of shock.''

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Submandibular Glands / Submandibular Salivary Gland Swelling

Anatomy

Approximately 1.5 L/day of saliva is produced by three pairs of major salivary glands:

The parotid glands lie below the external auditory meatus, between the vertical ramus of the mandible and the mastoid process. The parotid duct crosses the masseter and opens via a small papilla on the buccal membrane opposite the crown of the second upper molar. The parotid gland has an intimate relationship with the facial nerve, which subdivides into its branches as it passes through the parotid.
The submandibular glands are walnut-sized paired structures, lying beneath and in front of the angle of the jaw, wrapping around the posterior edge of the mylohyoid muscle. Their ducts emerge to the floor of the mouth just lateral to the frenulum of the tongue.
The sublingual glands lie below the tongue and open through several ducts to the floor of the mouth.

There are also a large number (600-1,000) of minor salivary glands widely distributed throughout the oral mucosa, palate, uvula, floor of the mouth, posterior tongue, retromolar and peritonsillar area, pharynx, larynx and paranasal sinuses.
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Salivary Glands

 Most of the time occurs, blockage in salivary glands by the presence of salivary duct stones. These stones are minerals in the ducts, which crystallizes the salivary glands block. In such cases doctors advise to remove it. The salivary gland stones can press the salivary glands are removed. In some cases, when pressing, the stone will not come out, then surgery must be decided. Surgery is possible if the rock is stubborn and it can not be rinsed with other methods. You may also prefer a warm compress on the ear and below the lower jaw instead. The stone can be washed away by the flow of saliva. You can stimulate saliva production with the help of citrus fruits or sour candy. It is also proposed to increase the consumption of other liquids. Easy penetration of the canal inside the mouth with a blunt instrument could help to drop the stone from the mouth. But, make sure you do not try it at home. This should be done by a doctor.

The stones inside can be broken with the help of ultrasonic waves. These fragments of rock can be done easily through the channel. This advanced treatment blocked salivary gland is generally not painful and can be done in less time. Another treatment uses a blocked salivary gland endoscope. This endoscope has a camera at one end. This pipe is pushed inside the channel and if the stone can be seen, then a pair of grabber or a tiny basket is over, the snaps are attached to the stone and then pulls it out. The stones are mostly in people between the ages of 40 and higher observed. This salivary gland stones are made of calcium.

To avoid blocked salivary glands, make sure you drink enough. Oral hygiene and make sure you go for oral examination after each 3 to 6 months. Blocked salivary gland may be unpleasant, but it is not dangerous and the blocked salivary gland treatments are not painful. It can be removed with minimal discomfort. But there are chances that it can cause other salivary gland infections.

Salivary Glands


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