Inflammation of the salivary gland

Sialadenitis is an inflammation of the salivary gland, which begins with general weakness and malaise. The temperature rises to 38 C, there are swelling in the lower jaw or parotid region. Gradually, the swelling becomes painful and increases, the lobe of the ear slightly lifts. The mucous membrane of the oral cavity dries up, the salivation is disturbed. As a rule, the inflammatory process encompasses the parotid glands, and when forming stones, the sublingual gland is affected . Inflammation of the salivary gland has such symptoms as an increase in the parotid gland, pain in the neck and mouth, redness of the skin and the presence of pus in the mouth. Inflammation of the sublingual salivary gland can lead to the development of various diseases due to a sharp change in the amount and composition of saliva.

The causes of inflammation of the salivary gland

The inflammatory process of the parotid gland can be viral or bacterial in nature, most often it is caused by a special virus and leads to the development of mumps (which is popularly called "mumps" in the people). Another type is cytomegaly, which affects mainly newborns. The patient has enlarged spleen and liver, and also has pneumonia and jaundice. Inflammation of the submandibular salivary gland is caused by pathogens of purulent infections: pneumococci, staphylococci and others. This disease often develops after severe infectious and oncological diseases.

Treatment of the disease

Acute inflammation of the salivary gland is treated with antibiotics while simultaneously stimulating salivation. Patients are advised to chew lemons and chewing gum. Medicinal products are administered directly
In the inflamed gland. The chronic course of such a disease, as an inflammation of the salivary gland, is suppressed by X-rays. In especially severe cases, the affected gland must be removed.

In the chronic course of the inflammatory process, during the period of remission, it is necessary to pay increased attention to increasing the resistance
Organism infections. For this, it is recommended to combine the labor
Activity and leisure. The food should be regular and high-grade
Biological components. Smoking is strictly contraindicated. Walks on
Fresh air and regular exercise are a good tool
Prevention. In this case, exacerbations occur without acute
Painful manifestations and quickly stop. Hygiene of the oral cavity is also important,
For example, after surgery, rinses are necessary
Antibacterial solution.

When the disease occurs in the acute form, patients are prescribed a solution of pilocarpine or potassium iodide. At the same time, physiotherapy procedures are carried out. Treatment of chronic inflammation is not always
Leads to complete recovery, but significantly helps to improve the quality of life
The patient. Good results are caused by galvanization of the salivary gland. Addition
This, physicians use iodlipol solutions and novocaine blockades.

Antibacterial therapy significantly improves the overall condition of the patient and
Prevents serious complications. Recommended heat for the area
Parotid salivary glands. Rinsing with acidified solutions is good. To do this, add a teaspoon of cool boiled water a teaspoon of lemon juice. It is recommended to rinse 4-7 times a day. As a rule, restoration of the salivary gland occurs in this case for several days.

Traditional medicine recommends this way of preparing a solution for rinsing: a decoction of young shoots of coniferous trees mixed with honey. Heat the mixture in a water bath for 8 hours, insist 2 days. Strain the mixture and dilute it with alcohol 1 to 10.