Salivary gland infections

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Head and neck glands

Parotitis; Sialadenitis

• Swelling of the face (particularly in front of the ears, below the jaw, or on the floor of the mouth)
• Dry mouth
• Abnormal tastes , foul tastes
• Mouth or facial pain, especially when eating
• Decreased ability to open the mouth
• Fever

An examination by the health care provider or dentist shows enlarged salivary glands. Pus may drain into the mouth. The gland may be painful, particularly with bacterial infections. Viral infections such as mumps may cause painless swelling of the glands.

Review Date: 01/30/2007
Reviewed By: Ravindra Uppaluri, MD. Otolaryngologist, Private Practice, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.