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Parotid Swelling

Parotid Swelling: Introduction

Parotid Swelling: Enlargement of the parotid gland. See detailed information below for a list of 10 causes of Parotid Swelling, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Parotid Swelling:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Parotid Swelling. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

See full list of 10 causes of Parotid Swelling

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Parotid Swelling: Symptom Checker

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Organs affected by Parotid Swelling:

The list of organs typically affected by Parotid Swelling may include, but is not limited to:

  • Parotid

Detailed list of causes of Parotid Swelling

The list below shows some of the causes of Parotid Swelling mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 10 causes of Parotid Swelling

How Common are these Causes of Parotid Swelling?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Parotid Swelling. Of the 10 causes of Parotid Swelling that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 8 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 10 causes of Parotid Swelling

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Causes of Parotid Swelling Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Parotid Swelling based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Parotid Swelling?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Parotid Swelling, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Parotid Swelling:

    Medical Conditions associated with Parotid Swelling:

    Swelling symptoms (3152 causes), Mouth symptoms (2889 causes), Throat symptoms (2341 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes), Face symptoms (4405 causes)

    Symptoms related to Parotid Swelling:

    Swollen mouth, Swollen cheeks, Gum swelling (56 causes), Pleomorphic adenoma, Warthin's tumour, Adenolymphoma, Mumps, HIV infection, Cirrhosis of liver, Pregnancy (316 causes), Severe dehydration, Sjogren's syndrome, Uveoparotid fever, Myxedema, Gout, Alcoholism, Tubersulosis, Cushing's disease

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