Treatment of salivary gland duct stones

Stones can form in the salivary gland ducts. Salivary gland duct stones often occur in the parotid and submandibular glands, with the submandibular gland being the most common. Clinical manifestations: 1. Repeated swelling and discomfort in the affected submandibular area, significantly aggravated by eating, and even pain; 2. 30 minutes after eating, the symptoms are gradually relieved; if completely obstructed, colic may occur; 3. Examination of the sublingual meatus at the floor of the mouth, local congestion, redness and swelling, and even purulent discharge; 4. shadow. Treatment: 1, small, sediment-like stones can be treated with acidic food to increase saliva flow and promote stone discharge; 2, stones located in the front end of the glandular duct, small incision in the mouth to remove the stones; 3, stones located in the back end of the glandular duct, or even intra-glandular stones, will require hospitalization, using an incision in the submandibular area, together with the submandibular gland, stones and ducts removed.