Figure inflammation of the parotid gland

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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