Essays on Salivary Gland

Xerostomia

Xerostomia Xerostomia is a medical term used to describe the dryness of the mouth resulting from thickening of saliva, reduction in the usual volume of the saliva or complete absence of saliva flow. Xerostomia results in discomfort and persistence of this condition can lead to many oral diseases including dental caries and periodontal disease. It is associated but is not restricted to the hypofunction of the salivary glands. Some medications are also responsible for the reduction of saliva flow or thickening of the saliva leading to Xerostomia.

Impact of Xerostomia to patients

The greatest impact of Xerostomia on patients is the feeling of a dry ...

Abstract

Head-and-neck cancer is a term used generally to explain malignancies located in the oral and nasal cavities. Hypopharyngeal, laryngeal, nasopharyngeal, Oral and oropharyngeal, paranasal sinus, salivary gland and nasal cavity cancer are common types of HNCs. This paper describes laryngeal cancer, which is one type of HNC, in terms of facts and figures, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. The salient facts include: 1100 cases of laryngeal cancer are reported annually, accounting for 25% of HNCs; Laryngeal cancer is associated with smoking and the risk is increased through alcohol consumption; Diagnosis is done through mirror exam or physical exam; symptoms ...

Introduction

African sleeping sickness is also called as Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT). This disease is fatal if left untreated and is endemic to Africa. HAT is caused by two sub species of the infectious protozoan Trypanosoma brucei. Trypanosoma brucei gambiense (T.b.g) infections are prevalent in western and central Africa, while T.b rhodesiense (T.b.r) infections are common in eastern and southern Africa. The disease spread by the tsetse fly (Glossina spp.). The disease gets its name from one of the major characteristic symptoms of HAT: disruption of sleep cycle. The patient experiences uncontrollable urge to sleep during the day followed by ...

Facilitator:

The Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer Recent years have witnessed increased cases of cancer complications especially among young people. Although the most and least expensive strategy for curing cancer is yet to be discovered, adoption of reliable means of reducing the pain associated with this complication is critical in facilitating the survival of the victim. Getting the most accurate facts on the impacts of cancer complication on individual physical health is the first and most essential step toward determining the most effective intervention and treatment method. Effective diagnosis of cancer requires incorporation of knowledge and competence from various ...