Sialadenitis
WHAT IS SIALADENITIS?
Sialadenitis is an infection (viral or bacterial) or inflammation of the salivary glands. Sialadenitis can occur in the parotid, submandibular or sublingual glands.
A person with sialadenitis may have the following symptoms:
- Pain & swelling around the cheek, jaw or mouth
- Fever or chills
- Pus in the mouth
- Trouble opening the mouth or swallowing
- Dry mouth
- Visible stones in the mouth or a gritty feeling
HOW DO I MANAGE SIALADENITIS?
- Drink plenty of water.
- Encourage salivation – this can be assisted by eating sour hard candy or other sour food or drink.
- You may need to take an over-the-counter analgesic to treat the pain
- You may require oral antibiotics that will be prescribed by your doctor. Occasionally you may require antibiotics in your vein
- Gently massage the skin over the affected gland
- Warm moist towel or wash cloth compress onto the skin over the area for 10-15 mins, every few hours.
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