In the process of digesting food and splitting complex carbohydrates an important place is occupied by glands that secrete saliva. In addition to their main purpose, they contribute to the excretion of certain medicinal components and protects our body from many infections and pathogens .Therefore, due to the creation of a special protective barrier, our teeth and oral mucosa never dry up.
In the face area, salivary glands are located in the person:
- under the tongue is located directly under the mucous membrane of the oral cavity;
- paired near the ear are the glands of internal secretion;
- in the submaxillary region in the lower wall of the oral cavity;
- in the mouth area is a lot of small ones on the tongue and soft palate, on the cheeks and lips.
Every day our saliva system produces several liters of saliva. In the case of a change in the quantitative and qualitative composition of saliva, the digestive system is hampered, which leads to:
- reducing the body's defense;
- dehydration of the body;
- diseases of the oral cavity and other health problems.
Symptoms of the disease
In order for the treatment process to proceed quickly and effectively, it is necessary to know the symptoms of the disease.
Skip inflammation of the salivary glands is impossible, because this disease is accompanied by quite unpleasant sensations. The main symptoms of this disease:
- An increase in the body of secretory cells in size and the presence of swelling or swelling of the face at their locations. The inflamed organ becomes larger and is well probed in the parotid and submandibular region. This process is often accompanied by an increase in body temperature;
- The head begins to hurt in the temporal region or near the ear. These symptoms are somewhat reminiscent of otitis media, since can be partially or completely lost as a result of squeezing the auditory canal;
- The presence of pain in the neck and mouth, stops saliva, the first signs of dryness in the mouth;
- Discomfort when eating;
- There is a feeling of pressure, which is especially acute in the oral cavity. Here, a constant tension is felt, regardless of the patient's condition.
- Reddening and the formation of a purulent focus, which is accompanied by tingling and twitching with a further breakthrough of pus into the oral cavity.
Do not ignore the appearance of these symptoms, hiding the cause behind colds. These symptoms lead to prolonged starvation and exhaustion of the body. And the subsequent dehydration can threaten more serious problems.
Causes of inflammation
To treat inflammation, consult a doctor to determine the cause of the disease.
The main cause of inflammation in various sections of the salivary glands is the ingress of pathogens( pneumococci, streptococci or staphylococci) in them.
Decreased immunity and infection with viruses are seen in the inflammation of the glands with possible subsequent hindered movement of saliva along the ducts. Therefore, most often a viral infection( influenza or pneumonia) is a prerequisite for the development of inflammatory processes in the parotid gland, which suffers more often than the glands in the submaxillary region or under the tongue.
An inflammatory disease in the parotid can also be caused by scarlatina, smallpox, typhoid fever, or the appearance of purulent stomatitis.
The popular name for epidermal parotitis is mumps. It is the most common, which occurs not only in children, but also in adults.
In addition, the appearance of the disease can occur:
- due to infection due to surgical intervention or non-compliance with oral hygiene, both during the procedure and in the daily life of a person;
- as a result of the presence of cancer, which also leads to a decrease in immunity;
- in case of infection in the salivary ducts from the lymph nodes;
- due to the occurrence of stomatitis, sick teeth and inflamed gums, as they are also sources of infection;
- as a result of infection with the virus of newborn babies cytomegaly, which affects their organs while still in the womb;
- combined combination of several sources of the disease.
Treatment of the disease
To overcome the disease and do without health problems, do not pull - and the treatment will pass quickly. Depending on the form in which the disease is presented, various methods are prescribed that are effective in each case:
- , depending on the nature of the disease, special antibacterial agents are prescribed;
- solution of potassium iodide and pilocarpine is used to activate the salivation process;
- dry and warm compresses, as well as physiotherapeutic methods in the form of solux and UHF are necessary to alleviate the general condition;
- antipyretic drugs are used to reduce temperature;
- surgery is necessary to remove abscesses when cuts are made, thereby providing an outflow of pus and stones;
- use of antibiotics for acute inflammation by internal administration of such a solution into the ducts of the salivary glands.
To improve the stimulation of salivation, you should also follow a diet that involves the use of acidic foods or beverages, chewing gum or lemons. For convenience of food intake, it can be crushed. To reduce intoxication is recommended a plentiful drink.
