Inflammation of the parotid gland
Parotitis General information The acute inflammation of the parotid gland (technical term: parotitis) usually begins suddenly. Many affected patients experience sudden discomfort and severe swelling in the cheek area during eating. In most cases, bacterial pathogens that enter the parotid gland through the excretory duct are responsible for the development of an acute inflammation of … Inflammation of the parotid gland