In 1954 Bonnin et al. 6 reported similar swelling of the parotid glands in 80 per cent of 173 cases of alcoholism with histologic changes in the liver, most of which had progressed to cirrhosis.

Initially, not all salivary glands were thought to be impaired while those glands that demonstrated damage seemed to heal spontaneously without further subjective and objective symptomatology.

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In addition, the decline in parotid gland secretions with SS is another distinguishing feature. Even when the resting parotid secretion rates are reduced, the parotid glands respond vigorously and ...

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This can be following by swelling in the salivary glands, particularly the parotid glands located in front of and below the ears. This swelling, known as parotitis, can cause puffy cheeks and a ...

The study did show a reduction in bulimia, or binge-eating with purging, but didn’t contain any information specifically about binge-eating disorder, where people don’t purge, or anorexia ...

The submandibular glands are unsung heroes of our oral health. They produce saliva that not only helps in digestion but also keeps the mouth comfortable and moist. However, stress, dehydration ...

The changes in his breasts will calm down and any swelling usually reduces when he reaches full sexual maturity, generally after a year or two. Overweight boys often look as though they have ...

submandibular, axillary, or inguinal areas. The wrists were tender and swollen, with pain on extension and flexion. There was edema in the ankles, and erythematous macules were noted on the ankles.