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Salivary Stone
Medical Questions » Salivary Stone
| Name: Salivary Stone |
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| Uncommon formation of a stone in a saliva producing gland in the mouth. Under the tongue and in the side of the jaw there are six salivary glands, three on each side (the parotid glands at the angle of the jaw, sub mandibular glands under the side of the jaw, and sub mental glands under the chin). A small tube leads from each gland to open into the mouth under the tongue or at the back corner of the mouth. They produce saliva to keep the mouth moist and to start the digestion of food. |
Causes of Salivary Stone
If a salivary gland becomes infected or injured, or the saliva becomes too concentrated, a stone may form in the gland. |
Symptoms of Salivary Stone
Salivation at the sight, smell or taste of food causes excruciating pain as the pressure of saliva behind the stone moves it in the delicate duct. |
Tests for Salivary Stone
Special X-ray of the salivary gland after a passing a fine tube into its duct through the opening into the mouth. |
Treatment for Salivary Stone
Medication to temporarily dry up the saliva and ease the pain, followed by surgery to remove the stone.
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Complications of Salivary Stone of its treatment
Sialitis (see separate entry) and abscess formation in the gland. |
Likely Outcome of Salivary Stone
Responds well to treatment. |
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