Salivary stone disease

Salivary stone disease or sialolithiasis is a common disease that manifests itself as the formation of stones in the salivary glands. This can be caused by various factors, such as genetic predisposition, metabolic disorders, infection, trauma.

Symptoms of salivary stone disease may include pain in the gland area, swelling, difficulty swallowing and speaking, and bad breath. If the stones become too large, they can cause blockage of the gland ducts, which can lead to infection and inflammation.

To diagnose salivary stone disease, ultrasound or computed tomography is used. Treatment may include surgical removal of the stones or the use of medications to dissolve the stones.

Prevention of salivary stone disease includes regular dental examinations, proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It is also important to monitor the condition of the salivary glands and consult a doctor if symptoms of the disease appear.

Salivary stone disease (syn. sialomalitis) is a disease characterized by the formation of stones in the salivary glands. They can be either hard or viscous. The formation of such stones can lead to various complications such as infection, loss of gland function, or even death. In this article we will look at the causes, symptoms and treatment of salivary stone disease.

What is salivary stone disease?

Salivary stones is a rare condition in which stones form in the salivary gland system. It usually affects men over 50 years of age. However, children also have this disease. One of the common causes that leads to this disease, Van den Held syndrome, is a congenital pathology of the glands. But most often, the appearance of stones in the gland is caused by anomalies that affect