What does salivary gland benign hypertrophy have?

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Benign hypertrophy of salivary gland, also known as salivary gland enlargement or salivary gland degenerative enlargement, is a non tumor, non inflammatory, chronic, recurrent and painless salivary gland disease. What does salivary gland benign hypertrophy have? Let's talk about it

What does salivary gland benign hypertrophy have?

Most of them were found in parotid gland and a few involved submandibular gland. Most of them were bilateral swelling and occasionally unilateral swelling. More common in the elderly. The parotid gland is gradually enlarged, which can last for many years. The swelling occurs repeatedly without pain. Sometimes the history of the big and the small,

But it will not be completely eliminated. The gland is diffusely enlarged, and the palpation is soft and uniform. In the patients with longer course of disease, they were slightly hard and tough, but there was no mass or tenderness. There was no redness or swelling at the orifice of the catheter, and there was still clear fluid secretion after squeezing the involved glands. Sometimes the secretion is reduced, but the patient has no obvious dry mouth.

Benign hypertrophy of salivary gland sometimes needs to be differentiated from salivary gland tumor and Sjogren's syndrome. B ultrasound examination showed that the enlarged gland with uniform echo without space occupying lesions can be differentiated from tumor. Sialography showed dilation of peripheral duct, delayed emptying function, abnormal immunology and dry mouth, which suggested Sjogren's syndrome.

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Specific dietary recommendations need to consult doctors according to symptoms, reasonable diet, to ensure comprehensive and balanced nutrition. Diet should be light, eat more fruits and vegetables, quit smoking and drinking, do not eat spicy food.