Figure inflammation of the parotid gland

Figure Inflammation of the parotid gland: parotid gland from the left, symptoms (A) and therapy (B - F)

Inflammation of the parotid gland
Parotitis

  1. Parotid gland -
    Parotid gland
  2. Parotid duct
    (Execution of the
    Parotid gland) -
    Parotid duct
  3. Upper jaw -
    Maxilla
  4. Temporomandibular joint -
    Articulatio temporomandibularis
  5. Salivary stone -
    Sialolite
  6. Lower jaw -
    Mandible
  7. Symptoms -
    Swelling around the cheek,
    Induration, redness, overheating,
    purulent fluid in the mouth,
    Fever, tenderness
    Causes:
    A - formation of salivary stones
    (Saliva backlog),
    bacterial infections, tumors,
    poor oral hygiene,
    weakened immune system,
    Diabetes, medication (antibiotics)
    Therapy:
    B - stimulation of saliva production
    (Chewing gum, lemon juice,
    sour sugar-free candies)
    C - massages of the
    Parotid gland
    D - Adequate hydration,
    thorough and regular
    Oral hygiene
    E - taking pain relievers
    Drugs (analgesics)
    with ibuprofen or paracetamol
    F - Operative removal
    (large salivary stones),
    Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
    (ESWL)

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