Suppurative Parotitis

Suppurative parotitis is bacterial infection of the parotid gland with pus formation, associated with dehydration/poor oral hygiene/postoperative state, presenting with painful parotid swelling, fever, pus from Stensen's duct, and possible abscess/facial cellulitis. Treatment: intravenous antibiotics (cultured if possible); hydration; oral hygiene; warm compresses; incision and drainage if abscess; massage; treat underlying cause (dehydration/obstruction); long-term follow-up to prevent chronic/recurrent disease.

Common Symptoms

Painful parotid swelling; fever; pus from Stensen duct; abscess possible; by bacterial/dehydration

Causes and Pathogenesis

Bacterial infection (often ascending) causes parotid suppuration and possible abscess.

Treatment

Antibiotics; hydration; oral hygiene; drainage if abscess; treat source

Preventive Measures

Hydration; oral hygiene; treat dehydration/postoperative care.

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.