Parotid duct calcification refers to the formation of salivary gland stones in the duct of the parotid gland. The main cause of the condition is unknown; however, dehydration, smoking, and dry mouth are the risk factors for this condition. It can cause pain in the cheek region, difficulty swallowing, and foul-smelling discharge from the mouth. Conservative therapies for parotid duct calcification include hydration and applying moist heat over the affected area.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to see a general physician to get treatment for this. This is most certainly an infection like mumps or rubella from the symptoms that you have described.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms of swelling in front of cheek while chewing and increase in pain indicates it is originating in the parotid salivary gland.
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