Why Do My Parotid Glands Often Swell on Both Sides?
Frequent swelling of the parotid glands on both sides may be caused by diseases such as mumps, acute suppurative parotitis, and chronic obstructive parotitis. Patients should seek medical attention promptly.
1. Mumps: Mumps is usually caused by the mumps virus. The virus can invade not only the parotid glands but also other nervous systems and various glandular tissues in the human body. When it invades the parotid glands, it causes them to swell. Patients can use drugs such as Ribavirin Tablets, Ribavirin Granules, and Aciclovir Tablets under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Acute Suppurative Parotitis: Acute suppurative parotitis is an acute suppurative disease caused by pathogenic infections, generally caused by pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus, which can lead to swelling of the parotid glands. Patients can be treated with Amoxicillin Capsules, Azithromycin Capsules, and Penicillin V Potassium Tablets under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Chronic Obstructive Parotitis: Chronic obstructive parotitis is generally caused by stenosis of the duct orifice, which can lead to inflammation of the parotid duct and subsequent swelling of the parotid glands. Patients can be treated with Cefdinir Capsules, Cefalexin Capsules, and Erythromycin Capsules under the guidance of a doctor.
In addition to the above common causes, it can also be caused by autoimmune parotitis, mainly due to low immunity. Patients can take oral Pidotimod Granules and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor to improve their symptoms.
