What to do if your parotid gland is swollen after parotid imaging

Swollen parotid gland after parotid imaging can be solved by hot compress, parotid massage and medication. 1. Hot compresses: use warm towels or heating pads to apply hot compresses to the parotid gland. Hot compresses can dilate the parotid ducts and relieve local swelling, thus solving the problem of swollen parotid gland. 2. Massage the parotid gland: gently massage the parotid gland from the earlobe to the corner of the mouth to promote the secretion function of the parotid gland by massaging the parotid gland and discharging the clogged saliva from the parotid gland, so as to alleviate the problem of parotid gland swelling. 3. Medication: When parotitis is caused after parotid imaging, patients should follow the doctor’s instructions to take levofloxacin tablets, cefuroxime tablets and other antibacterial drugs to ensure oral hygiene so as to solve the problem of swollen parotid gland. After parotid imaging parotid gland is swollen should be timely medical examination, diagnosed by the doctor to take the appropriate way of treatment. Patients need to eat a light diet and clean their mouth regularly in their daily life.