I had radiation treatment for Head and Neck cancer that ended over a year ago, Although not offically diagnosed... I am experiencing all the symptoms of salivary gland stones...Who do I see...My ENT has only said my symptoms are the result of the radiation and offered no treatment
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Sowbhagya's Response
hello there, thanks for consulting hcm. how old r u,since u havnt mentioned ur symptms also ,,, r u feeling pain bfr meals, and is thre pooling of saliva?? if so may be it is salivary gland stone,, but either wise i think u shd consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon or nearest dentist..to have a look at u..if ur have dryness of the mouth then it is side effect of radiation therapy..there r various investigation like sialography,, and even ultrasound can be done,,u can take lemon peppermints to increase ur saliva flow if is mild it will flush out the debris.. hope it helps,,,if problem persists plz consult a local dentist..
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How To Treat Salivary Gland Stones?
hello there, thanks for consulting hcm. how old r u,since u havnt mentioned ur symptms also ,,, r u feeling pain bfr meals, and is thre pooling of saliva?? if so may be it is salivary gland stone,, but either wise i think u shd consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon or nearest dentist..to have a look at u..if ur have dryness of the mouth then it is side effect of radiation therapy..there r various investigation like sialography,, and even ultrasound can be done,,u can take lemon peppermints to increase ur saliva flow if is mild it will flush out the debris.. hope it helps,,,if problem persists plz consult a local dentist..