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What Causes Swelling Of Salivary Gland And Discharge Underneath Tongue?

i am 23 years old, male and weigh about 190lbs. i had a salivary stone before and never got it treated, now when i eat my right side glands swell up and from time to time i have this white gooey discharge that comes out from underneath my tounge... is this something to be worried about?
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns....

As per your complain it seems that along with having a salivary duct stone you also have got infection in submandibular salivary gland leading to pus discharge that is appearing beneath the tongue as a white material..
The swelling is also occuring as there is saliva stimulation while eating and when saliva flow increases and due to obstruction it does not flow in mouth it backflows into the gland leading swelling..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and along with a clinical examination he can also advise x-ray or MRI of the salivary gland to rule out for the location of stone and infection status..
Stone will be removed either manually if it is superficial or surgically if it is deep..
For infection antibiotics will be advised..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Swelling Of Salivary Gland And Discharge Underneath Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.... As per your complain it seems that along with having a salivary duct stone you also have got infection in submandibular salivary gland leading to pus discharge that is appearing beneath the tongue as a white material.. The swelling is also occuring as there is saliva stimulation while eating and when saliva flow increases and due to obstruction it does not flow in mouth it backflows into the gland leading swelling.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and along with a clinical examination he can also advise x-ray or MRI of the salivary gland to rule out for the location of stone and infection status.. Stone will be removed either manually if it is superficial or surgically if it is deep.. For infection antibiotics will be advised.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..