Is sialolithiasis serious?

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Sialolithiasis refers to a series of lesions caused by calcified masses in salivary glands and ducts. Sialolithiasis is the most common in submandibular gland, followed by parotid gland. Sialolithiasis often causes obstruction of salivary excretion and secondary infection, resulting in acute or recurrent inflammation of glands. Is sialolithiasis serious? Let's talk about it

Is sialolithiasis serious?

Stone and parotid duct stone can be treated conservatively. The mouth contains cotton swabs or vitamin C tablets dipped with citric acid. It can also eat acidic fruits to promote salivary secretion and salivary stone excretion.

The stones in the anterior segment of submandibular gland duct can be removed from the duct mouth by pushing. The stones in the middle part of the catheter were removed through an incision along the direction of the catheter. If the stones or salivary stones in the posterior part of the duct and gland have been complicated with chronic submandibular gland inflammation and gland atrophy, it is often necessary to remove the submandibular gland at the same time. In recent years, some people use lithotriptor lithotripsy, laser lithotripsy, salivary gland mirror catheter lithotripsy and other treatment methods have a certain effect.

Glandular resection is suitable for sialolithiasis located in submandibular gland or in the posterior part of submandibular gland duct or gland hilum. Repeated infection of submandibular gland or secondary chronic sclerosing submandibular gland inflammation, gland atrophy, loss of uptake and secretion function.

matters needing attention

Usually will pay attention to drink more water, eat more acidic fruit, such as plum and plum, this can prevent the formation of salivary stone, but also can promote some small salivary stone self discharge. Vegetable oil should be used to stir fry vegetables. Stewing, stewing and steaming are the main dishes.