Gland stone?

Question

I had problems last week with a swollen gland. The doc said to suck on something very sour to promote saliva flow, as he thought there may be a stone. Today the same gland (between my chin and ear, right under the jaw bone), hurts so bad it's insane. On the 'pain scale' I would give it an 8. The gland itself is about the size of an olive. Is this a normal size? Do stones have a tendency of returning like this? Any other ideas what it could be? I have tried the sour candies again, but to no avail. I do not have a fever or feel sick, so I doubt it's an infection. I don't have an abscess, just an EXTREMELY sore gland. Feels like I was shot in the neck, kind of a sharp pain confined to that one little area. Is there anything an ER could do for me besides pain meds? Can they do a biopsy or take the gland right out? How do they diagnose and treat salivary gland stones? Sorry this is so long, it's getting concerning though.

Answer 1

Have you had an ultrasound of the salivary gland? I have heard of this but did not hear what the treatment plan was. I have done ultrasounds on people before for checking the salivary gland though. I just found some information that may interest you.

Answer 2

I've heard of a lot of things but this I haven't ever heard of. so, how did he come to that opinion? By X-ray or ultrasound or what? it sounds like you need another opinion to me. If it hurts that bad and it's a salivary stone???Then something needs to be done besides sucking on candy. Just get to another MD first before the ER if possible and get another opinion. I'd like to hear the results of this. Hot compresses may make it feel better. Sorry you are going through this.