Parotid pain may be due to mumps, parotid tumors, lymphadenitis in the parotid area, etc.
1. Mumps: Mumps is usually transmitted through the respiratory tract or direct contact, and the symptoms of pain and swelling in the parotid gland will appear after infection.
2. Parotid tumor: It can be manifested as a pushable lump in the parotid area, which can lead to pain in the parotid area if the lump grows rapidly or if inflammation occurs.
3. Lymphadenitis in the parotid area: it will cause redness, swelling and pain in the parotid area, and if not treated in time, it may lead to worsening of pain and systemic symptoms.
It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time to clarify the cause of parotid pain before appropriate treatment, especially parotid tumors, parotid lymphadenitis, etc. The earlier the discovery, the better the prognosis.