Suggest Treatment For Chronic Parotitis Due To Parotid Stones

Posted on Sun, 19 Jul 2015

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Question : I had a sialdenoscopy about a month ago & had stone removed. Still getting left painful swelling when eating, have to massage saliva out or no flow & more abx & steroids. Still have my wisdom teeth bc too scared to get out. Could my small mouth & wisdom teeth be playing a part? No one can figure out & now might have to have parotid out

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
you are most probably having chronic parotitis due to parotid stones .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.

As per your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having chronic parotitis due to parotid stones .

In my opinion , small mouth & wisdom teeth has no relation to parotid stones .

Poor oral hygiene , dry mouth can cause chronic parotitis & parotid stones .

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice
Regular Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily &
drinks plenty of fluids .

Consider for Paroidectomy since you are having Recurring parotitis with stones & scars inside duct difficult to treat.

You will get relief .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.

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