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Sialolithiasis secondary prevention
Introduction
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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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2]