I have had a swollen salivary gland for about ten weeks. At first it didn't hurt but now it feels hard and I have numbness in the neck and face. Some days it doesn't bother me and other days it is very annoying.
I had a dye test of the salivary gland and a cat scan. The dye test came up negative (no stones or blockages) but the cat scan showed nodules on the thyroid. Today I had a biopsy of the thyroid. Do not have the results yet. The endocrinologist said that the swollen gland does not have anything to do with the nodules on the thyroid.
I am happy to find out that I am not the only person with this swollen gland. I have a trip planned in three weeks (a ten day cruise) and I don't know whether or not to cancel it. I don't want to get sick on a cruise ship. If the biopsy of the thyroid comes back positive, then I will have to have surgery of the thyroid. Just have to wait for the results.
I had a dye test of the salivary gland and a cat scan. The dye test came up negative (no stones or blockages) but the cat scan showed nodules on the thyroid. Today I had a biopsy of the thyroid. Do not have the results yet. The endocrinologist said that the swollen gland does not have anything to do with the nodules on the thyroid.
I am happy to find out that I am not the only person with this swollen gland. I have a trip planned in three weeks (a ten day cruise) and I don't know whether or not to cancel it. I don't want to get sick on a cruise ship. If the biopsy of the thyroid comes back positive, then I will have to have surgery of the thyroid. Just have to wait for the results.
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That was my ENT's exact words. He said it was major sugery and would not do it unless they found a tumor, or I insisted. He said it was very risky surgery becauce of the possibility of nerve damage that could leave me with a sagging face on that side.
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I have experienced a swollen gland (parotid) on my left side under my ear and in the cheek area for about a year off and on now. It mostly occurs after I eat something sweet or sour. I just went to an oral surgeon today to discuss this, and he acknowledged that it was an irritated salivary duct but did not see any stones in my x-ray.
Going a more holistic route, the lemon is a very good idea, as it does clear out that duct by creating saliva to flush it out...but I have had to look deeper at the true cause of it, and have a feeling it is Candida related and won't completely heal until I rid the area of the yeast. This may be something to take in to consideration for you both, and don't take the antibiotics unless completely necessary!
If it is candida related the antibiotics will only make things worse, trust me, that's how I developed the overgrowth in the first place was antibiotic overuse because of confused and rushed doctors. Birth control was another huge factor in the overgrowth also for me. I hope this helps...Candida is another huge can of worms, so I won't drag you with the details, but it is a possible underlying cause!
Going a more holistic route, the lemon is a very good idea, as it does clear out that duct by creating saliva to flush it out...but I have had to look deeper at the true cause of it, and have a feeling it is Candida related and won't completely heal until I rid the area of the yeast. This may be something to take in to consideration for you both, and don't take the antibiotics unless completely necessary!
If it is candida related the antibiotics will only make things worse, trust me, that's how I developed the overgrowth in the first place was antibiotic overuse because of confused and rushed doctors. Birth control was another huge factor in the overgrowth also for me. I hope this helps...Candida is another huge can of worms, so I won't drag you with the details, but it is a possible underlying cause!
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This may be your problem! I also have the swollen glands. I'm heading to the DRs. tomorrow to show him what I've found.
Do the symptoms sound familiar?
Monique
Do the symptoms sound familiar?
Monique
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I'm pretty horrified by these posts that I'm reading. I can't believe some of you have gone on as long as you have with this problem. I was diagnosed with a swollen salivary gland yesterday. I got my diagnosis from an oral surgeon. He put me on antibiotics and pain meds right away. In addition, he is in the process of scheduling a CAT scan for me. Apparently, two of the most common reasons for swollen salivary glands are blockage due to a "stone" (calcium deposit) or a benign tumor. If that is the case, the blockage MUST be removed. If you haven't yet been to an oral surgeon - that's the place to go!
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Hello Everyone. My glands in the floor of my mouth swell everyday and have been doing this for 7 years. It just started one day. When I push the glan a stream of clear fluid shoots out of my mouth and it hurts very bad. I am so tired of it. I have gone to three different doctors and the dentist and they have all diagnosed it wrong. I really someone could figure this out. I think I am going to get the Swollen Salivary gland removed. Does anyone think it will hepl me?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Have any of you been diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome? I was diagnosed about 6 months ago when my face started to swell. At first I was told it was stones by an ENT, however after blood work he sent me to a Rheumotlogist who diagnosed the Sjogren's Syndrome. I get a swelling about once a month and there is really nothing I can do until it just goes away. I try sucking on sour candy and rubbing the face, but that really dosen't work. I have researched Sjogren's and joined the Foundation, but nowhere do I read about swelling of the parotid glands. I would love to hear from some of you.
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Hey Folks,
I had a salivary gland stone and had to have the entire gland removed from my neck surgically. THey found it with a CAT scan. Sounds like some of you may have the same thing. The left side of my face would get completely swollen while eating, until i had it removed.
I had a salivary gland stone and had to have the entire gland removed from my neck surgically. THey found it with a CAT scan. Sounds like some of you may have the same thing. The left side of my face would get completely swollen while eating, until i had it removed.
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I also have the same Issue, almost the same symptoms...some times the come unblocked, (once at a football game) others not. now I have the swollen glands and now a kanker sore on my tongue near the same area.
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I have a lot of the symptoms mentioned here and was wanting to take a poll of everyone. How many of you have a cat?
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Hey Guys
All of you sound like you have familiar symptons for Sjogren's Syndrome. Have any of you asked your physicians about it? Would like to hear from you.
All of you sound like you have familiar symptons for Sjogren's Syndrome. Have any of you asked your physicians about it? Would like to hear from you.
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I have been experiencing pain and swelling in my salivary gland for over 2 yrs. now. I talked to my Dr., and he sent me to an "Ears, Nose, and Throat" Dr. He did a CAT scan and found no stones, or cysts. He said it was due to TMJ...my dentist disagreed with it, and now I am no better than when I went to my Dr. I notice that I wake up with it in the morning, and when I eat it gets worse..doesn't matter what I eat. I keep wondering if it has to do with my sinuses, or my teeth. I've taken allergy meds. to no avail. It reoccures every few days, but the past couple of weeks it's been swollen more often than not. I also get the "salty liquid squrt" in my mouth as well.
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Hey every1, I've been experiencing the same symptoms as alot of u 4 the past year. The swollen glands especially on the rgt. Although both sides tend 2 swell, it's more so on my rgt side and very frequent. I went 2 the ER a few months back due 2 this. I woke up and felt my glands swellen up as the do so many times as I sleep. So when I got up in the morning i got to rubbing and itching on my face rgt below my ear on the rgt side. And I must've rubbed so hard I felt or heard like a pop in my face and my rgt side swelled up super big instantly. I looked like i had elephantitis or a blow fish or like i was hiding kibbles and bits in my jaw. It scared the mess out of me! And a week later after mri's and ct scan I got the same answer as many of u out there. I was told I'm not producing enough saliva and that it was my salvia glands that were acting up and not my lymph nodes as I had thought. And to go home and suck on lemon drops to help produce more saliva. Mine seem 2 flare up when I sleep, give oral sex and eat certain foods with high salt content such as chips, nuts, pretzels etc. Cool things seem to calm my itch such as drinking cold items or pressing somethin cold against my face. My symptoms consist of swollen glands, itchy throat & ears, moist or wet feeling ears all the time, burning sensation around the lower jaw area and just plain old excruiating irritating pain. Thanks ur stories have helped me in just knowing that this BS exist and other answer and test to ask of my DR's and dentist. Let's keep hope alive and stay on these professional behinds until we get better answer and better yet results. Let's take our issue public that might help. Peace and Love 2 all Ya'll!!!!!!
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i get it often in the mornings... out to were my neck bloats up huge!, most of the times its 1 side but its happens quite a bit to be both..... i have found a cure thought! it work very well for me.... and a quite a few other although very distasteful lol
take a shot of pure lemon juice and just gargle it in your mouth,, swish it around until its no longer sour... then you should notice your saliva gland evacuating much of their saliva! bringing the swelling to an end, depending on how much saliva is collected in your glands you might have to repeat it one more time
take a shot of pure lemon juice and just gargle it in your mouth,, swish it around until its no longer sour... then you should notice your saliva gland evacuating much of their saliva! bringing the swelling to an end, depending on how much saliva is collected in your glands you might have to repeat it one more time
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