4 Steps to Treat Salivary Gland Swelling at Home

Video explains how treatment for salivary gland swelling due to infection (0:47) or an obstructive stone (0:35) can be initiated at home with 4 easy steps:

- hydration (1:00)
- massage (1:33)
- warm compresses (2:06)
- sour candy (2:21)

Both parotid gland and submandibular gland swelling treatment is discussed. To ensure proper treatment, do make an appointment to see your doctor however!

Minimally invasive procedure way to remove salivary stones:

For more information:

Video produced by Dr. Chris Chang:

Illustration by Patrick J. Lynch:

Photos courtesy of Dermatology Atlas:

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#homeremedy #parotitis #salivarygland #cheekswelling

[saundradiamond]

This is a clear and concise explanation of the condition and treatment with enlightening illustration. Right to the point and easy to follow.

[asantewa]

This video is legitimately a life saver. I was actually petrified when my neck starting swelling. I followed steps 1-3 and the stone came out within two days. It was gross, lol, but I’m so thankful.

[fauquierent]

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[abcc]

The massage helped so much. Thank you for posting!

[matthewhawn]

Thanks for this video!!! I have horrifically painfully swollen glands - submandibular AND the parotid. I am on antibiotics and some pain meds, but even the motrin wasn't enough. I had been massaging incorrectly and this has helped with my pain.

[blondecomet]

Thank you SO much for taking the time to put out this video to help us with this!

I have this right now. At first I thought it was a tooth infection - went to the dentist and was put on antibiotics but within 3 days the swelling and pain had spread and gotten much worse so I went back to the dentist and they were floored - told me I needed to go the ER for a surgical drain. I was completely freaking out, afraid it was full of infection and would rupture inside my jaw! So off to the ER I went, they did a CT Scan and discovered it was this blocked Salivary Gland and that there isn't any infection. Boy was I glad to hear that but let me tell you, this thing hurts! I just now got home from the ER and looked it up and now here I am. I haven't been able to eat or sleep in 3 days and swallowing hurts terribly but I will definitely go through that to drink lots of water starting right now! Calling the ENT doc tomorrow. This has been a crazy 3 days but I'm so glad to know what it is now and that it's NOT a big abscess full of "infection" that could burst at any moment!

[loghaningram]

Thank you so much you’re doing wonders

[jacqiart]

I’ve been going thru it a few months now mostly swelling but pain simmered down til yesterday on vacay omggg, the worse If that could stretch to a baseball it would’ve. Thanks for this message, I’ll apply the 4 steps diligently and pray for the best. Omgggg I’m so hungry n then I think of the pain. Smh. Lord take the wheel.

[evangelinebencio]

I thank God for this video this really helps me with my problem. God bless you

[ankushbasu]

Got it effected on paratoid for 2years..feels better while recovering. Thanks to the doctor for helping in the process

[goingaboutmyfathersbusines]

I Have had this happen to me a few times..no stones but swollen glands..these are the symptoms..painful ear, jaw, teeth, gums and neck on 1 side this can mask itself as a tooth infection but one way to tell is to feel in between ur gum and jaw..if u feel lumps on the outside or inside of the where ur jaw meets ur gums at the bottom inside..if u push lightly on them and they hurt..it could be the gland and not a tooth infection..u can feel its swollen if u do the same thing on the other side and there is no bumps..or if u lightly press on ur cheek in a downward motion and u can feel a bump like a under the skin pimple..once its starts u will have slight swelling on the infected or irritated side..once u start feeling this immediately start treatment..these massages work..do them several times a day..heating pad on that side often., lemon sugar free candy often...rest rest and again rest..drink lots of water..gargle with salt water 3 times a day..eat soft food for a few days..I took 1300mg of ibuprofen ( that's alot I know but for 3 days it's never done me wrong anything to relieve the pain right?) The 1st 3 days once it starts will be absolute hell with the pain..but u should start seeing improvements by the 3rd day..if u have done all these things and swelling and pain has not gotten better SEE UR DOC..

[nealhanlen]

You are very helpful, thanking you so much.

[AdirondackRuby]

Very helpful. Also really appreciated the Satie in the background. Gymnopedie is my favorite.

[colindeer]

Many thanks for the reminders. It's been a while since "attacks" and I had needed to brush up on self care. Much appreciated. I've just come off experiencing a severe cold and think that this is likely to be a secondary infection.

[taniamatthews]

I barely touched my small glandular and it caused pain and anxiety lol. I am a water freak yet I still have it. The procedure to remove any blockage is super simple and painless. Thanks for this video I appreciate it!

[ChristasGarden]

This has happened to me three different times. All three times, it started up on days when I was busy and forgot to eat or drink anything until the evening. Staying hydrated is so important. My ENT told me to eat very plain foods when my salivary gland is blocked. I tried eating a lemonhead once when my gland was inflamed, it swelled up huge and hurt like hell, never again. He did recommend massaging the gland, warm compresses, and drinking plenty of water though.

[bonangrens]

I was able to help my mother with this video... Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[lorabehindacamera]

So different than what a surgeon told me yesterday.He made it such a big deal saying its almost always cancer!

[mfagamingstudio]

Worthfull vedio.. really appericate your work..

[Tstac]

this was shockingly helpful. the massage helped the pain and size immediately