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People who are positive for hepatitis B virus have poor appetite and stomach discomfort
Hi doctor. 2 months ago I tested positive for hepatitis B virus but the virus is not active. For the past few days, I have been feeling pain and discomfort in my stomach, poor appetite, increased salivary glands. I can't go to the doctor right now, I'm very worried. I hope the doctor can help me. Thank you.
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Increased salivation, why?
Saliva secreted from the salivary glands plays an important role in the process of digesting food in humans. The case of too little saliva secretion or too much saliva secretion is also a matter worth paying attention to, because the body may be experiencing something abnormal.
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How many types of salivary glands are there?
In humans, salivary glands are exocrine glands whose main role is to produce saliva or secrete amylase. There are many salivary glands scattered throughout the oral mucosa, of which the three main pairs are the parotid salivary glands, submandibular salivary glands and sublingual salivary glands.
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What if I have increased salivation during pregnancy?
woman's body often changes during pregnancy, increased salivation is not a rare phenomenon, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Although this symptom is harmless, it causes a lot of discomfort and trouble for pregnant women.
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Dry mouth: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Dry mouth has been shown to affect oral health and overall health. So what causes dry mouth and can it be treated? Let's find out about this issue through the article below.
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Causes of dry mouth
Dry mouth is a very common symptom, a person will experience dry mouth many times in their life. Dry mouth not only causes discomfort but also greatly affects health.
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How is salivary gland inflammation treated quickly?
I have inflammation of the salivary gland, how quickly can I get rid of it? Can salivary gland inflammation be treated at home? Looking forward to consulting your doctor.
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Test on saliva secretion
Saliva plays an important role in several functions of the human body, especially oral health. Abnormalities in the quantity and quality of saliva can affect the quality of life. Answer the following multiple choice questions to see how well you understand your saliva.
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Sjogren's syndrome: How to recognize and treat
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder of the endocrine glands distributed in many parts of the body. The disease causes many unpleasant symptoms but is generally quite benign, not affecting the patient's life expectancy.
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Submandibular gland surgery
The submandibular glands are two salivary glands located below the jawbone and play a role in many daily activities. However, if these glands are blocked, congenitally narrowed, or have severe infections, the patient is often indicated for submandibular gland removal surgery.
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Can ultrasound diagnose parotid salivary gland inflammation?
Salivary gland ultrasound is the first diagnostic tool, although simple, it is effective in confirming the diagnosis as well as distinguishing parotitis from other diseases.
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