Parotidite is an inflammation of the parotid gland, the largest of the salivary glands, located below and in front of each ear. We take stock of the causes, duration, symptoms and treatments.
Parotidite is a Salivary glands infection which is generally manifested by an increase in them even if “The infection is inaphalented in 30 to 40 % of cases“According to Public Health France. It can be Ourlienne (viral), acute or chronic. There duration Infection is about ten days after the incubation period. What is a parotidite? What are the symptoms ? Natural treatments?
Definition: What is a parotidite?
Parotidite is a infection concerning parotida fairly voluminous salivary gland, located in Each cheek, below the ears. It can evolve in a way acute (a few days) or chronic (several months). Parotidis of viral origin are most often bilateral since they come from a general cause. Bacterial infections are most often caused by a local factor like a lithiasis In particular (training and migration of saliva “pebbles” in the Saliva excretory routes).
What is the Parotidite Ourlienne?
The parotidity OurLienne, which is also called “mumps”, is a often infantile viral disease, caused by the Ourl virus which is transmitted by the airways, without compulsory contact, mainly by cough. The first symptoms are a united or bilateral parotidity But the virus can settle in other organs such as ovaries, the testicles (which can cause sterility), the pancreas, the kidneyeven the central nervous system by causing meningitis or encephalitis.
How long does a parotidite last?
Infection usually lasts 8 to 10 days After a very long incubation period of 3 weeks.
What are the symptoms of a parotiditis?
Parotidite manifests itself in a TUMEFACTION (increase in volume) of the parotid gland. She is responsible for lively pain. The area becomes warmer, and sometimes red. The feeling of dry mouth and slight fever can accompany these symptoms. Chewing is generally painful. Most of the time, the involvement concerns the two parotid glands, but the symptoms can appear only on one side.
Acute parotidis can be caused by Viral infection (mumps for example) or bacterial (Streptococcus, staphylococcus …). Chronic parotidis is most often linked to a parotid lithiasis which blocks the evacuation of saliva, or to a parotid lithiasis. The risk of bacterial infection is more frequent in this case.
When to consult?
“Faced with the symptoms of a parotiditis, It is important to consult a doctor quickly To avoid any complications, and to ensure that it is not a more severe pathology, like an obstruction of the salivary canal by a lithiasis, which is however rarer “ advises Dr. Claire Lewandowski, doctor specializing in general medicine. If you notice a ball in your cheek and under your ear, With pain or fever, it is essential to consult the attending physician or an ENT doctor as soon as possible.
Symptoms are generally sufficient to highlight a parotiditis, even if an ultrasound or other additional examinations such as an x -ray For example (to search for salivary lithiasis) may be necessary to confirm it.
It does not exist No specific treatment viral parotiditis (mumps type), if not aanalgesics To calm the pain. In the event of parotitis of bacterial origin, the socket antibiotic orally, associated with antiseptic mouthwashes, is an effective solution. Chronic parotitis are also treated in antibiotics. Surgical treatment Can be offered, especially in case of lithiasis.
What are the natural treatments of parotiditis?
“Several remedies homeopathics are possible depending on the symptoms or the origin of the pathology, but they must always be administered after the doctor’s advice. The treatment is generally done withArsenicum album at a dose which will be recommended by the homeopath according to the symptoms. Myrsiteca Sebirefa 4 CH (a daily intake of 2 granules for 3 days) is rather recommended in case of acute affection and Mercurius solubilis or mercurius corrosivus 9 ch (3 daily sockets of 5 granules) in the event of chronic affection. Bryonia Alba Dilution 9 CH (3 daily doses of 5 granules) relieves the pain that intensifies with the movements of the jaw “ advises Dr. Lewandowski.
