what are symptoms of a blocked salivary gland
When there is a problem with the salivary glands or ducts you may experience symptoms such as salivary gland swelling, dry mouth, pain, fever, and foul-tasting drainage into the mouth. Many different problems can interfere with the function of the salivary glands or block the ducts so that they cannot drain saliva.alivary stones (sialoliths) The most common causes of swollen salivary glands, salivary stones, are accumulations of crystallised saliva deposits. Sometimes salivary stones can block the flow of saliva. When saliva cannot exit through the ducts it backs up into the gland, causing pain and swelling.