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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Glands Under Tongue
Question: I have a swollen gland under my tongue. Could it be stones in the gland?
Brief Answer:
Yes, that is one of the causes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Yes, it is possible that there is a submandibular salivary gland stone as the duct opens there. This would also cause a intermittent swelling in the area under the jaw especially after meals.
2. However, there are many other causes for swellings in this region. If you can upload a close-up image or get this examined, it will help in identifying the cause.
3. If this is the first episode, medication will settle this. If this does not repond tp medication, an ultrasound (USG) Neck should be done. Submandibular stones are usually seen on plain X-rays (unlike parotid stones).
4. For salivary stones, MRI Sialography and Sialendoscopy are the optimum investigation and treatment.
I hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Yes, that is one of the causes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Yes, it is possible that there is a submandibular salivary gland stone as the duct opens there. This would also cause a intermittent swelling in the area under the jaw especially after meals.
2. However, there are many other causes for swellings in this region. If you can upload a close-up image or get this examined, it will help in identifying the cause.
3. If this is the first episode, medication will settle this. If this does not repond tp medication, an ultrasound (USG) Neck should be done. Submandibular stones are usually seen on plain X-rays (unlike parotid stones).
4. For salivary stones, MRI Sialography and Sialendoscopy are the optimum investigation and treatment.
I hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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