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salivary duct stones - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Salivary duct stones are crystallized minerals in the ducts that drain the salivary glands. Salivary duct stones are a type of salivary gland disorder . ...
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salivary duct stones - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
salivary duct stones, Head and neck glands
Head and neck glands

Causes of salivary duct stones (Source: MedLinePlus)
Saliva (spit) is produced by the salivary glands in the mouth. The chemicals in saliva can crystallize into a stone that can block the salivary ducts. When saliva cannot exit a blocked duct, it backs up into the gland, causing pain and swelling of the gland. Salivary stones most often affect the submandibular glands (at the back of the mouth on both sides of the jaw), but they can also affect the parotid glands (on the sides of the face). ...
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Symptoms of salivary duct stones (Source: MedLinePlus)
Difficulty opening the mouth or swallowing; Dry mouth; Pain in the face or mouth; Swelling of the face or neck (can be dramatic when eating or drinking). The symptoms are usually most noticeable when eating or drinking. ...
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salivary duct stones - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
The goal is to remove the stone. The doctor or dentist may be able to push the stone out of the duct. In some cases, the stone may need to be surgically cut out. Most often, the stone can be flushed out by increasing the flow of saliva with sour candy or citrus (which stimulate the flow of saliva) combined with increased fluids and massage. ...
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Further Reading on salivary duct stones
  • Swollen Glands and Other Lumps Under the Skin - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Swollen glands -- or swollen lymph nodes -- can be a painful sign of infection . Learn about ...also cause swelling in the neck. A salivary gland problem, such as inflammation, a salivary stone , an...
  • Salivary Gland Scan ( WebMD )
    A salivary gland scan uses a special test medicine (tracer) and a special camera to take pictures of the salivary glands. This can...A salivary gland scan uses a special camera and...dry mouth, such...

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