Submaxillary gland inflammation is not always viral but can also be caused by bacterial infection.
Submandibulitis is caused by obstruction and narrowing of the ducts, which makes the submandibular gland susceptible to inflammation, leading to submandibulitis, which is mostly caused by bacterial infections such as Staphylococcus aureus and antibiotic treatment as the main medication, which can cause redness, swelling, heat, and pain, and the pain may be aggravated by eating, and the secretion is usually purulent.
While submandibular inflammation viral infection is less common clinically, mostly caused by mumps virus infection, the secretion is more clear.
When submandibular inflammation occurs, the type of infection should be clarified under the guidance of a doctor and treated according to the cause of the disease, drinking more water in daily life and eating a light diet.