Generally speaking, the treatment of radiation parotitis includes suspension of radiation therapy, physical methods and medication.
1. Suspension of radiation therapy: Radiation parotitis is often caused by infections after radiation therapy, at this time, radiation therapy should be stopped in time, which is helpful for the recovery of radiation parotitis.
2. Physical methods: Patients can drink more water, massage the parotid gland or apply hot compresses to relieve the pain to a certain extent.
3. Medication: If there is a secondary bacterial infection, the patient can follow the doctor’s instructions to use anti-infective drugs, such as penicillin, cefixime and so on.
It is recommended that patients with radiation parotitis should consult a doctor in time and do the corresponding treatment under the guidance of the doctor.