Swelling of Parotid Glands
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
It refers to the swelling of the parotid glands, which are salivary glands located between the ear and jaw.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Swelling below the ear/s
Possible causes
- Acute tonsillitis / pharyngitis
Infection of the tonsils and pharynx (back of the mouth), either by viruses or bacteria.
- Sjogren syndrome
An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the organs that produce tears and saliva, resulting in dry eyes and dry mouth. In some cases, internal organs can also be gradually affected.
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a cancer of lymphocytes, which are infection-fighting cells. The lymphocytes become abnormal, grow uncontrollably, and spread to different parts of the body. The exact cause is unknown. Risk factors include age, family history, exposure to certain chemicals, drugs, radiation, and immune system issues.
- Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia
- Mixed connective tissue disease
- Malignant lymphoma
- Sarcoidosis (including erythema nodosum-like eruption)
Related serious diseases
- Cervical lymphadenitis
This refers to the swelling of the neck's lymph nodes caused by inflammation. It's often due to a viral or bacterial infection and is common among children.
- Mumps
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Is the area below your ear(s) swollen?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have any joint pain?
Do you have any skin problems?
Have you lost weight recently?
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Reviewed By:
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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