Salivary Gland Disorders
The salivary glands produce saliva to moisten the mouth, to help protect teeth from decay and to digest food. Parotid gland, submandibular gland (also called the submaxillary gland) and sublingual glands are the three major salivary glands. Saliva drains into the mouth through small tubes called ducts.
The most common problems in the salivary gland occur when the ducts become blocked and saliva cannot drain. They are:
Sialolithiasis is a condition in which tiny salivary stones form in the glands.
Sialadenitis is a painful infection of a salivary gland. Staphylococcus, streptococcus, Haemophilus influenzae or anaerobic bacteria are usually the cause.
Viral infections such as mumps, flu, Coxsackie viruses, echovirus and cytomegalovirus can make the salivary glands enlarge. Cysts and Tumors are the other common problems occur in the salivary gland.
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