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What Type Of Doctor Treats Salivary Gland Problems?
Question: What type of doctor or dentist can best diagnose salavatory gland problem?. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Ent surgeon or general surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I would like to ask you some more details, like pain or swallowing difficulty.
I see similar cases amongst young people who visit my clinic, salivary gland problems like swelling, calculus( stones), infections, benign or cancer swellings are primarily managed by ent or general surgeons.
I suggest you to to consult ent surgeon and get detailed ent examination, x ray neck,if necessary ultrasound neck,sialogrphy to rule out the cause.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Ent surgeon or general surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I would like to ask you some more details, like pain or swallowing difficulty.
I see similar cases amongst young people who visit my clinic, salivary gland problems like swelling, calculus( stones), infections, benign or cancer swellings are primarily managed by ent or general surgeons.
I suggest you to to consult ent surgeon and get detailed ent examination, x ray neck,if necessary ultrasound neck,sialogrphy to rule out the cause.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
So Doctor in your opinion if the problem is salavatory gland an ENT with whom I have appt is better served to diagnose than oral surgeon? TY.
Brief Answer:
appointment with ent surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.
Yes. of course. I suggest you to take appointment with an ENT surgeon, will diagnose your problem.go ahead.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
wishing you good health.
appointment with ent surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.
Yes. of course. I suggest you to take appointment with an ENT surgeon, will diagnose your problem.go ahead.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Different problem. I go to various salons for manicures. Often times the result is an unwanted infection. What might the problem be since it is not the same salon that causes problem.
Brief Answer:
Deramaltalogist consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for your question and follow up.
You need to consult Dermatalogist for nail care, nail infections.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Deramaltalogist consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for your question and follow up.
You need to consult Dermatalogist for nail care, nail infections.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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