Sialolithiasis secondary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of sialolithiasis include healthy oral care regimen, treatment of underlying disease and avoiding anticholinergic and diuretic medications.
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
- Effective measures for the secondary prevention of sialolithiasis include:[1]
- Prevention of dehydration
- Healthy oral care regimen ( brushing teeth)
- Treatment of underlying disease such as sjögrens, gout
- Avoid anticholinergic and diuretic medications
References
References
- ↑ Moghe S, Pillai A, Thomas S, Nair PP (2012). “Parotid sialolithiasis”. BMJ Case Rep. 2012. doi:10.1136/bcr-2012-007480. PMC 4543829. PMID 23242089.
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