What causes submandibular gland inflammation?

This kind of disease is very common in people's daily life. For example, submandibular gland inflammation is a relatively common disease. This disease will bring great pain to the patient himself, and local lumps will appear. Squeezing the submandibular gland will also cause purulent substances. However, most people do not understand the cause of this disease. So, what causes submandibular gland inflammation?

First, what causes submandibular gland inflammation? The main reason is the saliva discharge disorder and inflammatory reaction caused by salivary stones blocking the duct system. It may also be caused by other objects such as bone fragments, wheat awns, etc. entering the catheter. Bacterial infection through catheter entry can also be seen clinically. The submandibular gland is a mixed gland with viscous secretions. In addition, the submandibular gland duct runs from bottom to top, which can easily lead to retention and congestion of secretions. This can easily lead to inflammation. In addition, due to the viscosity and retention of the secretions, stones are easily formed in the submandibular gland and its ducts. Generally, inflammation of the submandibular gland leads to the formation of stones.

Second, the treatment of mandibular gland inflammation varies depending on the severity. If it is simply submandibular gland inflammation, local flushing + anti-inflammatory treatment + systemic supportive therapy can be used. However, if stones are formed, if the stones are very small, conservative treatment can be adopted. Eating acidic foods or taking medicine + muscle relaxants can promote saliva secretion and stone removal. If the stone is large and located close to the gland, surgery may be required to remove the stone. If the stone is inside the submandibular gland or behind the duct, the stone needs to be removed through the duct or removed together with the gland.

What causes submandibular gland inflammation? Treatment measures for submandibular gland inflammation. Pathogen treatment (removal of salivary stones, duct dilation); physical therapy; (physical therapy) antibiotic treatment; symptomatic supportive treatment; in severe cases, surgical removal of the submandibular gland can be performed; early mild cases are mainly treated with oral antibiotics and other auxiliary treatments; severe cases are treated with intravenous medication, paying attention to supporting the efficacy and preventing complications; chronic cases should adopt comprehensive treatment such as etiological treatment, antibiotics, and supportive symptomatic treatment; cumulative cases should consider surgical resection.