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.

Long COVID patients exhibit swelling in an area of the brain linked to memory problems, poor concentration and delayed responses during conversations, researchers have found. Based on high-powered ...

After he missed the last six games with a left foot sprain, the Sixers will be without their star for at least another week, the team announced Friday, as Embiid deals with swelling in his left ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Almost 90% of all anal abscesses are caused by blocked glands that become infected. The most common type of anal abscess is a perianal abscess, which typically appears as a painful swelling near ...

The major eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, pica, and rumination disorder. They are relatively common ...