Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
Cardiology
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Hello doctor,
I have parotitis confirmed by the doctor two days back and the right side has got swollen a bit. What type of food I should take and what to avoid?
Hi,
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Parotitis is the medical term for when the parotid gland gets inflamed or infected. This occurs when it is dehydrated. This means their body has lost too much water, just had surgery, have a blockage in their parotid gland or duct. Put heat on the swollen area. Wet a clean wash cloth with warm water and put it on the area. When the wash cloth cools, reheat it with warm water and put it back on. Repeat these steps for 10 to 15 minutes every few hours. Drink lots of fluids. Gently massage the swollen area. Suck on sour or lemon-flavored hard candy. Take an over-the-counter medicine to treat your pain.
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