How to Treat Parotitis?
Treatment of Acute Bacterial Parotitis Should Include Intravenous (Iv) Hydration, Analgesics, and 7 to 10 Days of Iv Antibiotics. How Do You Treat Parotitis at...
Treatment of acute bacterial parotitis should include intravenous (IV) hydration, analgesics, and 7 to 10 days of IV antibiotics.
How do you treat parotitis at home?
- Use an over-the-counter pain medicine if needed, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve). ...
- Put an ice or heat pack (whichever feels better) on the swollen jaw for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. ...
- Suck on ice chips or ice treats such as Popsicles.
What is parotitis and how is it treated?
Antibiotic therapy is the mainstay of treatment for parotitis that is caused by a bacterial infection. Additionally, if a secondary infection occurs within the mouth due to the dysfunctional salivary glands, antibiotics can be prescribed. Such an infection is diagnosed by fever or the presence of pus in the mouth.
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