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Question: I went to a clinic yesterday and the doctor told me I had an infection in my salivary gland. They did no testing what so ever. Gave me a shot of Roseffin and a prescription for Amox/K Clav 875-125 tab nort. 1 tab twice daily. It is very painful and a heating pad helps some. It's very hard to eat and after I eat the swelling gets worse. She I go to my regular doctor tomorrow ?
Brief Answer:
if there is no improvement then you should be seen
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You should consider seeing your doctor if there is no improvement in your symptoms. It is possible that there is a block in the salivary gland (may have contributed to the infection)
This is associated with pain that becomes worse with eating because the glands make saliva that is needed to digest food.
Stones are a cause of blockage. This can occur on its own or there may be an associated infection.
Imaging such as an x ray can be done to take a look at the gland. If no stone is found and the symptoms are thought to be due to infection only you may need a switch of antibiotics eg clindamycin can be used for salivary gland infections.
Treatment of stones generally involves antibiotics and warm compresses like you are using, using a lot of fluid, massage of the gland.
If there is no improvement and a stone is confirmed then surgical treatment may be needed.
This involves going into the ducts/passage way and removing any blockage.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
if there is no improvement then you should be seen
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You should consider seeing your doctor if there is no improvement in your symptoms. It is possible that there is a block in the salivary gland (may have contributed to the infection)
This is associated with pain that becomes worse with eating because the glands make saliva that is needed to digest food.
Stones are a cause of blockage. This can occur on its own or there may be an associated infection.
Imaging such as an x ray can be done to take a look at the gland. If no stone is found and the symptoms are thought to be due to infection only you may need a switch of antibiotics eg clindamycin can be used for salivary gland infections.
Treatment of stones generally involves antibiotics and warm compresses like you are using, using a lot of fluid, massage of the gland.
If there is no improvement and a stone is confirmed then surgical treatment may be needed.
This involves going into the ducts/passage way and removing any blockage.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It really hurts and the hurting has moved down my neck and my collar bone area. Should I give another day or two or should I go see my doctor tomorrow.
Just curious, do the put you asleep if they have to remove a stone surgically ?
Thank you
Just curious, do the put you asleep if they have to remove a stone surgically ?
Thank you
Brief Answer:
can be done under local or general anesthesia
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the delayed reply. Since the pain is progressing and not stabilizing, you should be reassessed, even if it is just to change the pain control.
In terms of stone removal, it can be done by both local or general anesthesia.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
can be done under local or general anesthesia
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the delayed reply. Since the pain is progressing and not stabilizing, you should be reassessed, even if it is just to change the pain control.
In terms of stone removal, it can be done by both local or general anesthesia.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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