Acute Suppurative Parotitis

Acute suppurative parotitis is acute bacterial infection of the parotid gland (usually Staphylococcus aureus), associated with dehydration/poor oral hygiene, presenting with painful parotid swelling, fever, pus from Stensen's duct, and trismus. Treatment: intravenous antibiotics; hydration; oral hygiene; warm compresses; incision and drainage if abscess; massage of gland; culture of purulent discharge; prevent recurrence.

Common Symptoms

Painful parotid swelling; fever; pus from Stensen duct; trismus; by staph/dehydration

Causes and Pathogenesis

Bacterial infection (often ascending from oral cavity due to dehydration) causes parotid suppuration.

Treatment

Antibiotics; hydration; oral hygiene; drainage if abscess; warm compresses

Preventive Measures

Hydration; oral hygiene; avoid mouth-breathing/dehydration in elderly.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Oral-maxillofacial-surgery/ENT department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.