Submandibular gland enlargement

Introduction Under the submandibular gland is the salivary gland of the jaw, one on each side. The lesion of the submandibular gland causes swelling of the submandibular gland. It should be caused by factors such as inflammation, blockage, and tumor. Generally, there are stones in the gland that cause secondary infection.

Cause

Under the submandibular gland is the salivary gland of the jaw, one on each side. The lesion of the submandibular gland causes swelling of the submandibular gland. It should be caused by factors such as inflammation, blockage, and tumor. Generally, there are stones in the gland that cause secondary infection. As well as the possibility of personal resistance, dietary effects, endocrine effects, etc., it is also necessary to pay attention to the damage caused by the affected area.

an examination

1. Fever, pulse, and breathing increase.

2. The submandibular and sinus areas are obviously edematous, and the sublingual folds are red and swollen.

3. The submandibular gland is painful, tender, and the mouth of the catheter is red and has purulent discharge.

4. Chronic, often have submandibular discomfort or pain. Alkaline secretions are excreted from the catheter port.

5. When the catheter is blocked, the submandibular gland is swollen and painful, especially after entering the acidic diet, but gradually relieves after eating.

6. The submandibular gland is swollen, the quality is slightly hard and tender, and when the submandibular gland is squeezed, the catheter mouth has alkali or purulent discharge.

Differential diagnosis

Submandibular gland pain, tenderness: is one of the symptoms of submandibular gland inflammation, due to obstruction and stenosis of the duct leading to retrograde inflammation of the submandibular gland, known as submandibular gland inflammation, often associated with meteorites.

The jaw of the submandibular gland has a salty or purulent discharge: it is one of the symptoms of acute submandibular gland inflammation.

diagnosis

1. fever, general malaise, white blood cell count increased;

2. Swelling in the submandibular area, painful swelling of the submandibular gland;

3. In the sublingual area of the affected part, the redness of the catheter is red and swollen with purulent discharge;

4. Chronic patients may have repeated swelling and pain in the submandibular area. Submandibular gland enlargement is slightly hard and tender;

5. The submandibular gland is slightly red and swollen with pus or turbid fluid;

6. Bottom occlusal tablets may show catheter stones.

Submandibular lymph node enlargement: lymph node enlargement refers to a condition in which the diameter of the lymph node exceeds 1.5 cm, the shape changes, and the texture is abnormal. The disease may be acute lymphadenitis, the lighter part is only mild swelling of the local lymph nodes, and there is mild tenderness. It occurs mostly in the submandibular, neck, armpit, groin, etc., generally without treatment, can be self-healing. Heavier The local lymph nodes are obviously swollen, accompanied by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and fever. If the treatment is not timely, the lymphadenitis can develop into an abscess.

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