i am having both of my glands removed in a few weeks time ( by glands i mean the big ones around your ears that make saliva) has anyone on here had this done and what can i expect.
2007-03-12 03:52:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
this has been going on for 3 years now , i had a salivagram and it showed my saliva tubes ( or something like that ) that run along your cheek have collapsed meaning the saliva has no where to go and builds back into the glands causing them to swell and cause immense facial pain and the surgeons have tried to dialate them under a general but it failed so the removal is a very last resort.
2007-03-12 04:09:21 · update #1
I had my saliva glands (Perotid Glands) removed five years ago everything went fine. The only after effects are that when you eat you tend to sweat and have to wipe the sides of your face it does help if you drink with your food. I had instant relief as the pain before the operation was unbearable. You will have a row of stitches in front and behind your ears and going down under you ear for about 3 inches., in the shape of a Y it soon fades. I was told to use Vitamin E cream, Which you will get from Body Shop....its sold as Carrott Cream...wonderful stuff. You should be back at work within 4-6 weeks.......Good Luck.
2007-03-12 06:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by JoJo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No
2017-02-13 15:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg....why?...please be careful..i hope the professionals that will work on you won't make mistakes...this is the first time that i've heard that they can remove your salivary glands..after surgery..how can you taste your food properly?...
2007-03-12 04:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by 分類される 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oww i feel bad for you good luck soory i cant help =)
2007-03-12 03:55:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋