As Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists, we often see patients with stones arising in the salivary glands. The most common gland involved is the submandibular salivary gland, located below the angle of the jaw. The parotid salivary gland located on the cheek is less commonly affected. Presenting symptoms Causes This patient saw me with a two-day history of “mealtime” syndrome.” He noticed…
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Swollen ‘glands’ in the neck are a common ENT problem. These ‘glands’ are more correctly lymph nodes. The human body has several thousand lymph nodes. They are part of the immune system. These lymph nodes are key in the generation of immunity against infections. The neck contains hundreds of lymph nodes. These are often arranged in chains running down the front and…
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Calcium is an important mineral for the human body. It helps build bone and teeth, assist in the clotting of blood, and is vital to keep muscles (including your heart) contracting. The importance of calcium in our nutrition is underlined by the number of foods and drinks that advertise their calcium content. High calcium drinks such as fortified milk fill the shelves of our…
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The parotid salivary gland is one of the major salivary glands in the neck. It produces half the total volume of saliva. It is estimated that the two parotid salivary glands produce 0.05 mls per minute of saliva during rest. When chewing and eating, these glands produce up to 3 mls of saliva a minute. The parotid salivary gland lies in front…
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