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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
parotid gland infection
Answered by
Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
Questions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Michael H Kirsch. Topics covered include teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial bones realignment, facial trauma repair, jaw alignment, anesthesia, jaw cyst or tumor diagnosis, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) and TMJ surgery.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Feb 13, 2008 03:40PM
, Feb 13, 2008 03:40PM
Those are definitely NOT the leading causes of parotitis. Bacterial infections and salivary stones are the most common causes of parotid gland infections.
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Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
Member Comments (3)
by NIcky2008, Apr 03, 2008 03:44AM
To: Michael Kirsch
I've had a superficial parotidectomy about 3 weeks ago. I still feel lightheaded (dizzy). I also have pain in the parotid area (not very severe but enough to warrant painkillers). There's also a rash which is not terrible but a little annoying which has spread from the site to the side of my face on the cheek near the near. I've had a constant headache for the last three weeks since the surgery and while none of the symptoms are terrible, the combined effect of them all is making me 'not so good'. Are these symptoms normal?
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Apr 03, 2008 05:12PM
, Apr 03, 2008 05:12PM
Call your doctor today.
