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What Causes Salivary Duct Stones?
Question: hi I got something underneath my tongue like spot it is nearly 5 years old back 5 years ago I been to doctor and they says Is just reaction but I still have it and now is getting head I mean making head white collar I'm scared I need help
Brief Answer:
Stone in salivary gland duct.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
This is a stone in salivary gland duct. It should be removed otherwise, salivary gland can get inflamed.
I suggest you to consult laryngologist. Small incision should be done in local anesthesia. This should cause stone evacuation.
You should also have an ultrasound of salivary glands. Stones can and will recur.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Stone in salivary gland duct.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
This is a stone in salivary gland duct. It should be removed otherwise, salivary gland can get inflamed.
I suggest you to consult laryngologist. Small incision should be done in local anesthesia. This should cause stone evacuation.
You should also have an ultrasound of salivary glands. Stones can and will recur.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
isit something to be worried about I mean isit dangerous
Brief Answer:
It can cause inflammation. No cancer suspicion.
Detailed Answer:
It can be dangerous if the stone will stay there. Please note that now the duct is obstructed and saliva can not flow freely. This leads to an infection and inflammation.
But it does not indicate any cancer if thats what you mean dangerous. Just have it removed and you will be fine.
Regards.
It can cause inflammation. No cancer suspicion.
Detailed Answer:
It can be dangerous if the stone will stay there. Please note that now the duct is obstructed and saliva can not flow freely. This leads to an infection and inflammation.
But it does not indicate any cancer if thats what you mean dangerous. Just have it removed and you will be fine.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I send you a picture can you please double check
Brief Answer:
Its a stone for sure.
Detailed Answer:
I have seen both pictures. This definitely looks like a stone. I`m pretty sure about that. You may try to palpate it. It should be hard.
Regards.
Its a stone for sure.
Detailed Answer:
I have seen both pictures. This definitely looks like a stone. I`m pretty sure about that. You may try to palpate it. It should be hard.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes and some time when it start pain on left side another stone come under the jaw but when is pain normally there is non
Brief Answer:
Laryngologist should see it for sure.
Detailed Answer:
You ma be able to palpate some lymph nodes under the jaw more than stones. This is typical for an inflammation. Laryngologist should see it for sure.
Regards.
Laryngologist should see it for sure.
Detailed Answer:
You ma be able to palpate some lymph nodes under the jaw more than stones. This is typical for an inflammation. Laryngologist should see it for sure.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your help
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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