Salivary Duct Stones (Sialolithiasis)
"Sialolithiasis refers to the formation of stones in the salivary glands. Stones are most commonly found in the submandibular gland, where stones can obstruct Wharton's duct. It is frequently associated with chronic infection (Staphylococcus aureus, Steptococcus viridans) of the glands, dehydration (phenothiazines), and/or increased local levels of Calcium, but in many cases can arise idiopathically. Pain, when present, usually originates from the floor of the mouth, although in many cases the stones cause only intermittent swelling.."
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sialolithiasis
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05/15/2011: Leela from Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, U.k: "Have a painful salivary duct stone under my jaw below my ear. Is there a natural remedy for this? I have been prescribed Calcichew and wonder if this was responsible for the stone. Help or advise urgently needed."
Replies05/15/2011: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "Suck on a lemon and you will get quick relief.Here is a youtube video explaining it.
05/16/2011: Leela from Ventnor, Isle Of Wight, U.k replies: "Debbie, thanks for the advice. My stone seems large and I have been drinking lemon and water every morning-for months now. I will try the lemon but the lump seems so large right now."
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[QUESTION] 05/16/2009: Scott from Pen Argyl, PA: "I have never heard of this problem but it seems I have stones in my saliva glands blocking me up. I am wondering if they are the same or similar composition of gallstones. Ted from Bangkok addressed gallstones and mentioned that Humic/Fulvic acid have the affect of losening stones. Would they work the same on saliva stones. I've also read up and it seems these herbs have the following affects on gall stones. Crataeva Nurvala passes stones spontaneously. Tribulus Terrestris helps in disintergrating the stone's outer shell. Bergenia Ligulata extract causes free formed stones to weaken in structure and collapse. Asphaltum fragments the stone. Source: http://www.kidney-stone-cures.com/kidney-stone-alternative-therapies.html
Can Ted comment on this. I'm also wondering how some of fulvic/humic acid, Tribulus Terrestris, Bergenia Ligulata extract and Asphaltum might affect a arterosclerosis. Could any of them have any affect in reversing it by the same actions they have on the stones?"
Replies05/17/2009: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "To Scott from Pen Argyl, Pa.
Hello Scott, the EVOO/lemon juice remedy for kidneys should work for stones anywhere in the body, but you may also want. Another thing you might want to look into is SSKI. Search window "potassium iodide" and go. When references arise look for the Tahoma Clinic and read what he has to say about dissolving parotid gland stones with SSKI. If you have a compounding pharmacist, you can probably get him to mix you a 1 or 8 ounce supply which should last you awhile. You might want to print out the Tahoma Clinic (6 pages) for future reference since it has a long shelf life and multiple uses. I am taking it myself at present to liquefy secretions after a bout of pneumonia."
08/27/2009: N from San Antonio, Tx replies: "My son hand blocked salivary glands and ENT doctor recommended lemon drops and heated cloth on the area, he also had antibiotic, but the other was tremendous help"
08/28/2009: Kay from In The Valley, Ca replies: "My daughter suffers from Sjogren's syndrome, an auto-immune disease. One of her biggest symptons is calsification's or stones in the salivary glands. We had to insist the doctor test her for auto-immune before we could finally, after a long battle, get a diagnosis. Good luck!"
12/31/2009: Lisa from Clearwater, Fl replies: "At 36yrs old, I got a stone in my saliva gland for the first (and only time) in my life. Luckily, it passed on its own after a couple days. The only out-of-the-ordinary thing I can think of that could've caused this was the liquid calcium that I was taking. It's funny that I had just finished the bottle (took 2 Tbsp daily as directed on bottle) and about to buy some more when the stone issue happened. I'm not taking the calcium again!"
07/24/2010: M from Edmond, Ok replies: "I began doing a candida diet which requires a 7 day fasting cleanse. The detox drink I had to drink 3 times a day was bentonite clay and psyllium husks mixed with water. After 2 days on this diet I awoke with with a swollen neck. I noticed some tenderness in my neck in the shower and then realized that I had knots on each side of my neck (under my jaw). I went to the doctor and he said it was blocked salivary glands and to try sucking on a lemon drop. Alas, I can't suck on a lemon drop because of the sugar and now that I'm on day 6 of the first phase (fasting) of the candida diet I'm not about to blow it! I also think it is very strange that both of my ducts are blocked. . . . Everything I've read most people only have 1 duct that gets blocked. Does anyone know of a remedy that can be used on a candida diet?"
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