Does Sialadenitis Go Away?

The prognosis of acute sialadenitis is very good. Most salivary gland infections go away on their own or are easily cured with treatment with conservative medical management (medication, increasing fluid intake and warm compresses or gland massage).

Can sialadenitis last for months?

Sialadenitis usually goes away within one week if treated. A low-grade infection can become chronic (long-lasting). In this case, it will continue for weeks to months and get worse from time to time.

How do you treat sialadenitis?

Sialadenitis is usually first treated with an antibiotic. You will also be advised of other treatments to help with the pain and increased saliva flow. These include drinking lemon juice or sucking hard candy, using warm compresses, and gland massages.