## Overview Parotitis or sialadenitis is inflammation of the salivary glands, most often the parotid or mandibular. It may be infectious or secondary to blockage of the duct by a sialolith (salivary stone). Signs include painful swelling, fever, difficulty chewing, and excessive salivation. ## Causes Bacterial infection, viral disease, or duct obstruction. ## Diagnosis Palpation, ultrasound, and sometimes sialography or endoscopy of the duct. ## Treatment Antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and removal of any stone. Abscesses may need drainage. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good once the obstruction or infection is resolved. ## Prevention None specific.
painful swelling in the parotid or mandibular region; fever; difficulty chewing; excessive salivation; reluctance to eat
## Overview Parotitis or sialadenitis is inflammation of the salivary glands, most often the parotid or mandibular. It may be infectious or secondary to blockage of the duct by a sialolith (salivary stone). Signs include painful swelling, fever, difficulty chewing, and excessive salivation. ## Causes Bacterial infection, viral disease, or duct obstruction. ## Diagnosis Palpation, ultrasound, and sometimes sialography or endoscopy of the duct. ## Treatment Antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and removal of any stone. Abscesses may need drainage. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good once the obstruction or infection is resolved. ## Prevention None specific.
painful swelling in the parotid or mandibular region; fever; difficulty chewing; excessive salivation; reluctance to eat