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What Causes Swelling Of Salivary Glands?

My husband was in the hospital with severe swelling in his salivary glands. He didn't have a fever and his white cell count was normal. They changed his diagnosis three times. First it was parotitis, then it changed to an allergic reaction, then mumps, back to an allergic reaction. I've never heard of an allergy affecting the salivary glands. Can you help me?
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain in case if he has swelling of the salivary glands the most common causes of it can be either infection in the gland or clogging of the ducts of the glands due to formation of crystalline stones leading to obstruction in the flow of saliva to the mouth and there is backflow of saliva into the glands..
Chances of allergic reaction are less considerable..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and he can also do clinical examination along with investigations like MRI of the salivary glands, complete blood picture to rule out the exact cause of the swelling and treatment can be planned accordingly..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Swelling Of Salivary Glands?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain in case if he has swelling of the salivary glands the most common causes of it can be either infection in the gland or clogging of the ducts of the glands due to formation of crystalline stones leading to obstruction in the flow of saliva to the mouth and there is backflow of saliva into the glands.. Chances of allergic reaction are less considerable.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and he can also do clinical examination along with investigations like MRI of the salivary glands, complete blood picture to rule out the exact cause of the swelling and treatment can be planned accordingly.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..