What to do about pain and swelling from salivary gland infection?
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You probably have a small blockage in your saliva glands (much like a kidney stone). When you eat, saliva production increases, and the blockage creates pain in the glands.
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ice pack or a frozen steak (wrapped in a towel) will help the swelling....try taking a pain reliever (Aleve, Advil, etc) to ease the pain...\n\nthen when youre ready get right back on that board dude...
63815
Use the over the counter drug LYSINE ever day and avoid foods like Chocolate. Apply ice to the area. This will help the swelling.
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Just put cold water on and then apply some butter. The same as you would do today to relieve immediate pain.
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I used to freeze fruit juice and then rub it on my gums after my app. sometimes it would help with the swelling too. if you don't want that, just buy some popsicles. enjoy and i feel your pain and hope all is well with you!
950686
Your best bet is to take ibuprofen (only if you don't have problems with your stomach...like ulcers) and chew on some ice.  Remember not to use a straw, and if you are going to drink alcohol, you need the hard stuff.  Beer doesn't have a lot of alcohol and can cause more problems in the long run.  If you take ibuprofen, every 8 hours, that will help with the pain and the swelling which the worst part is usually over 24-48 hours.
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Tooth Ache\n\nBegin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum becoz it may burn the gum tissue. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. See a dentist as soon as possible. \n\nBroken Tooth\n\nRinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate dental attention. \n\nKnocked Out Permanent Tooth\n\nRecover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, see a dentist immediately. \nhttp://www.livermorekidsdentist.com/problems.asp\n\nTreatment for tooth decay varies according to how severe the decay is. \n\n-Brushing and flossing with fluoride toothpaste and/or receiving fluoride treatments may be enough to reverse early decay, before cavities have formed. for more info,see the link.\n\n-You need a filling if a cavity has formed. A filling is a material that plugs the cavity hole and restores a tooth to its original shape after your dentist has removed the decay. \n\n-You may need a crown if the decay is severe and your tooth is badly damaged. A crown (often called a cap) is a man-made replacement for all or part of a tooth. Crowns are also used to treat teeth that have broken or decayed so much that a filling will not work. \n\n-You may need a root canal treatment if the pulp of your tooth is infected. A root canal removes the pulp of a tooth. \n\n-You may need your tooth taken out (extraction) if the root of the tooth is severely damaged. You may need to replace the tooth with a bridge or an implant. \nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/hw172598.asp\n\nThe following remedies can help soothe your tooth pain while you’re waiting for an appointment with your dentist. \n\nTry This First \n\nString it up. Sometimes, a toothache is caused by something as simple as trapped food between the teeth. These food particles actually irritate the gums, but the pain can radiate into the surrounding teeth, Dr. Stay says. So try rinsing your mouth with warm water to loosen any food particles. Then floss or use a water-irrigating device to clean between your teeth. But even if this technique relieves your pain, you should still consult a dentist to make sure other more complex dental problems aren’t contributing to your toothache, she says. \n\nOther Wise Ways \n\nGnaw a knot of Cloves. Take a couple of Cloves from a spice rack and place them between your aching tooth and your cheek—much like you’d use chewing tobacco. They can help soothe the pain, says Richard D. Fischer, D.D.S., dentist in Annandale, Virginia, and past president of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. Let the hard seedlike Cloves soak in your mouth’s saliva for several minutes to soften them up. Then gently chew on them—like you would on a toothpick—so the soothing oils within the Cloves are released into the area surrounding your aching tooth. Leave the Cloves in place for about 30 minutes or until the pain subsides. Continue this treatment as needed until you can see a dentist, he suggests. \n\nLay on the ointment. If gnashing on Cloves is unappetizing, then consider using an over-the-counter tooth-pain ointment such as Anbesol or Orajel, Dr. Fischer suggests. Be sure to follow the directions on the label. \n\nMake some waves. Swishing warm salt water around in your mouth can help reduce gum swelling, disinfect abscesses, and relieve tooth pain. Mix a teaspoon of salt into an eight-ounce glass of warm water and use
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Stay off it as much as you can, ice it if its swollen.  Take asprin regualarly to keep the swelling down.  I hope it gets better fast!
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Absolutly no heat.  No hurry to go to the Dr.  Not much we can do till swelling is controlled.  OTC anti-inflammatories for swelling and pain.  Sorry about the injury.
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Unfortunately, it is impossible to be pain free at this point. Keeping your throat as moist as possible will help with the pain. Force yourself to keep drinking water, juice, etc. Also, anything cold will help relieve pain, like popsicles, ice chips, etc. Keep fluids next to your bed so you can drink anytime you wake up. If your doctor says it is okay, take ibuprofen, which will reduce swelling and inflammation, which is probably the primary cause of your pain.
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Take Ibuprofen and apply ice to affected area, but only leave the ice on for about 20 min every 1 or 2 hours, this will reduce swelling and pinching of the muscle and nerves. good luck
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Initially, you need to calm down the pain and swelling - use ice for 10 mins every hour.  Take OTC anti-inflamms to help decrease the swelling.\n\nAsk your doctor for a referal to a good physical therapist.  We can use modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation to help calm everything down.  Personally, I use needle-less acupuncture and Kinesio Tape to help calm things down very quickly - there are acupressure points on your fingers that work very effectively to help calm down the area (Li1, Si1, Tw3, Li4 - look these up for an explanation).\n\nOnce the initial pain and discomfort is easing off, stretching and strengthening take over.  These can only be determined by your physical therapist and the right exercises need to be prescribed; the wrong exercise will make it worse.\n\nGood luck!
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Going to the dentist.depending on where you live there are emergency dentist that will work you in. Also a damp tea bag will relieve the pain. I know I am a retire dentist:)
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Put some ice on it to bring the swelling down, and take some ibuprofen for the pain.  If it doesn't improve in a few days, see your Dr. or a dermatologist.
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babydoll- I did some more research for you on another topic, but one I know can be very helpful for health and well being. Here is a link,  www.holisticmed.com/detox.html\n\nSore throats range from a mere scratch to pain so severe that even swallowing saliva hurts. They can be caused by heavy cigarette smoking and infections of the throat, tonsils, or nasal passages from a virus, fungus, or bacteria such as streptococcus, the one that causes strep throat.\n\nIf an infection is the cause, your doctor may take a throat culture. If streptococcus or any other type of bacteria is the culprit, he or she will prescribe an antibiotic. Be sure you take all of the antibiotic.\n\nIf strep throat is left untreated, serious complications, including abscesses, kidney inflammation, or rheumatic heart disease, could arise. An antifungal medicine is used to treat a fungal infection.\n\nQuestions to Ask\nIs it very hard for you to breathe, are you unable to swallow your own saliva, or are you unable to say more than 3 or 4 words between breaths?\n  \nDo the tonsils or the back of the throat look bright red or have visible pus deposits?\n  \nDo you have any of the following problems with the sore throat?\n Fever\n Swollen, enlarged neck glands\n Headache\n General aching feeling\n EAR PAIN\n Bad breath\n Skin rash\n Loss of appetite\n Vomiting\n Abdominal pain\n Chest pain\n Dark urine\n  \nDoes someone else in the family have a strep throat or do you get strep throat often? \n   \nHas even a mild sore throat lasted more than 2 weeks?\n  \n\n\n\n\nSelf-Care Tips\n Gargle every few hours with a solution of 1/4 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1/2 cup of warm water.\n Drink plenty of warm beverages, such as tea with lemon (with or without honey) and soup.\n For strep throat, eat and drink cold foods and liquids such as frozen yogurt, popsicles, and ice water.\n Use a "cool-mist" vaporizer or humidifier in the room where you spend most of your time. If you get a sore throat often consider adding an electronic air filter and humidifier to your furnace system.\n Don't smoke.\n Avoid eating spicy foods.\n Suck on a piece of hard candy or medicated lozenge every so often. (Do not give to children under age 5.)\n Take an over-the-counter medicine for the pain and/or fever. {Note: See Pain relievers in Your Home Pharmacy.}\n Do not get in close contact with anyone you know has a sore throat.
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Without medication will be tough if it is truly an infection, but drinking more clear fluids and a humidifier may help.  If you go with over the counter type medicine, try sudafed, afrin, and a pain reliever.  It may require an antibiotic though :(
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Ice will reduce the swelling and the pain, but the best way to heal yourself is plenty of rest to allow it to recover (if Possible)