Having Complete Blockage Of The Saliva Glands. Done With Blood Tests And Biopsies. Suggest The Treatment?

Posted on Tue, 13 Aug 2013

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Question : I have complete blockage of the saliva glands and after five blood tests, two biopsies, both needle and tissue no diagnosis or treatment has been made. Could this problem resolve its self?

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (35 minutes later)

Hi,

Thanks for your query,

You have complete blockage of the salivary gland
Information provided by you is incomplete ,I have require to need the answer of the following question...

1.have you blockage in the duct or salivary gland itself
2.in which gland you have the problem
3.name the surgery performed for the biopsy/notes of the surgery
4.have you any preoperative radiological reports such as USG/sialogram
5.please provide these information for your diagnosis and management

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (2 hours later)

As stated, The two saliva glands in front of my ears and the two glands in my neck are blocked.
tissue biopsy performed under "twilight" anesthesia. Report was I had a rare form of sjogren's syndrome but no follow was done so didn't consider it important.
I have had a CT scan for stones which was negative.

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (4 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for your follow up query.

For this disease, I will suggest the conservative treatment --
Increase your fluid intake.

Use chewgum to stimulate the production of saliva.
Sucking icecubes to help lubricate your mouth.
Regularly use mouth rinse to soothe the mouth and protect it against infection

Use saliva substitute.

And for specific drug such as pilocarpine ,please consult your physician.
If you have any doubt,I will be available for your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T