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What Medication Is Suggested For Swelling On The Left Side Of The Salivary Gland?
1983 had a subarachnoid hemorraghe and arterly clipped and tied. my voice is hoarse due to intubation, just used to it. however, my dentist recently informed me my left side salivary gland is paralyzed... I live on water. ,mouth is always dry and carry my 'baby bottle of water all day, every day. I have bit the left side of my tongue and never felt it due to left side facial hemiparesis... what can be done ... anything???
Tue, 27 May 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Often, no treatment is needed. Symptoms often begin to improve right away. However, it may take weeks or even months for the muscles to get stronger, and this may be frustrating. Sometimes medicines may be used, but it is not clear how much they help. If medicines are used, they should be started right away.
Corticosteroids may reduce swelling around the facial nerve
Medications can fight the virus that may be causing Bell's palsy
I do hope that you have found something helpful.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
Often, no treatment is needed. Symptoms often begin to improve right away. However, it may take weeks or even months for the muscles to get stronger, and this may be frustrating. Sometimes medicines may be used, but it is not clear how much they help. If medicines are used, they should be started right away.
Corticosteroids may reduce swelling around the facial nerve
Medications can fight the virus that may be causing Bell's palsy
I do hope that you have found something helpful.
Take care
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