Parotid Treatment in Hyderabad

Parotidectomy is a medical procedure to eliminate all or part of a major salivary gland in your cheek called your parotid gland. You might require this surgery if a tumor forms in your parotid gland. Most tumors are harmless (noncancerous), however they can be cancerous (malignant).

When is a parotidectomy needed?

You might require a parotidectomy if a tumor has formed in your parotid gland. Generally, these tumors are benign (noncancerous), yet malignant tumors may likewise develop. The two types need to be eliminated.

1. Benign tumors might need to be eliminated because that they can grow bigger and damage encompassing tissue. Certain kinds of benign tumors can transform into salivary gland cancer.
2. Malignant tumors damage encompassing tissue and might potentially metastasize. When cancer metastasizes, cells break off from the original tumor and spread to different parts of your body through your bloodstream or lymphatic system. Cancer in your parotid gland might spread to nearby lymph nodes in your neck. When cancer reaches at your lymph nodes, it can travel to other body parts.

You may likewise require a parotidectomy if you have an infection in your parotid glands or on the other hand if you have salivary gland stones.

Consult Dr. Gouda Ramesh who is the head surgeon in Madhapur for parotid surgery in Kukatpally

Located between the jaw and ear, the Parotid gland is responsible for crucial functions like forming lubrication for the mouth which protects from tooth decay, assisting in chewing, swallowing, and digesting food, and also prevents mouth and throat cancer. When this gland stops working, causes a host of problems like Sialadenitis, Sialolithiasis, and Parotitis.

Sialadenitis is a condition when salivary flow is decreased due to viral or bacterial infection, and are common in highly dehydrated people. Staph and strep bacteria are highly responsible for this infection.

Symptoms

1. Cheek tenderness
2. Pain while swallowing
3. Presence of pus in the duct

Sialolithiasis is when obstruction occurs due to small particles like stones getting lodged in the salivary duct that partially or completely stops the salivary flow in the mouth.

Symptoms

1. Pain near the affected area
2. Face swelling
3. Painful lump in the tongue

Parotitis is a swollen parotid gland that is caused due to viral or bacterial infections, and dental problems. The viruses that cause parotid gland swelling are MuV, herpes, HIV, Covid-19 and Epstein-Barr.

Symptoms

1. Pain in the swollen area
2. Sore throat
3. Dry mouth or dry eyes
4. Headache
5. Fever
6. Loss of appetite

Causes

1. Mumps
2. Influenza
3. Epstein-Barr
4. Salivary gland inflammation
5. Stones in the salivary gland
6. Bad oral hygiene
7. Smoking
8. Tuberculosis and more.

Parotid gland tumors

The Growth of tumors in the lobe of the parotid gland causes swelling in the face and jaw, which further leads to numbness and loss of facial movement.

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