Sialolithiasis Syndrom?

[rlou]

my husband has had this for 20 yrs and the doctors give up on it cause its not fatal but it does interfere with our life. it only happens when he is eating (chewing) and then not all the time. He starts out looking very flushed,  then his cheeks swell on either side and he can actually push the saliva out, with his fingers,,then numbness in his lips, his hands and if it gets to his feet he will pass out. The EMTscame to the resturant and  said his BP was way to low hence the passing out. By the time we get to the hospital, he is fine except he is very pale,weak tired and has explosive diareia.. He has learned over the years to quit chewing expell the saliva and then he can usually continue eating but not always.Ive looked on line and it seems to have something to do with the parotid gland but hes had the exrays and food alergy tests and everthing was normal.I have a question. He had dentures made many yrs ago and they left two teeth (eye teeth) for support. could that cause this? Like maybe presure on the caratid artery? Please respond as he wont talk to another Dr about this ....Thank you  Ruth

[rlou]

thank you  I appreciate the time you took to help me...one more question.. have you ever heard of anyone passing out from this syndrom before?

[Multinerve]

Dear Ruth,

Sialolithiasis is a reference to salivia stones that block the Salivary Gland. This is most present when eating. When he eats, it can obstruct the Wharton's Gland, which may or may not cause the numbness. I probably told you what you know, but I have a few treatments to relieve the Sialolithiasis.

Treatment includes: Hydration, moist heat, eating/drinking bitter or sour beverages/foods. Sucking on something sour, such as a lemon, may increase salivation and promote spontaneous expulsion of the stone.