Parotitis is a term for parotid gland swelling, which can be caused by viral, bacterial, fungal or other infections, stones, tumors or autoimmune diseases. Learn how to recognize the signs of parotitis, how to prevent it and how to treat it with medication, heat, massage or surgery. Explore comprehensive insights into swelling of the parotid gland, covering symptoms, causes, diagnosis, complications, and effective treatment options. Parotid gland swelling is also a parotid infection called Parotitis / Sialadenitis. The function of the parotid gland is to produce saliva and dump it into the mouth to ease the chewing and swallowing process in eating through a parotid duct. This duct starts from the parotid gland and ends in the buccal cavity on the tongue. The parotid gland, located near the jaw, can swell due to infections like mumps or salivary stones. Understanding symptoms, causes, and treatment is crucial for effective management.
