{"id":1214,"date":"2014-10-12T11:30:05","date_gmt":"2014-10-12T06:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthool.com\/?p=1214"},"modified":"2022-01-12T13:15:26","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T07:45:26","slug":"parotid-gland-swelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthool.com\/parotid-gland-swelling\/","title":{"rendered":"Parotid Gland Swelling"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Parotid gland swelling?<\/h2>\n

This is the swelling of the largest of your salivary glands whose function is to secrete saliva into your mouth in order to keep it moist. These glands also lubricate and bind the food you are eating along with beginning the digestion processes. They also help you maintain good oral hygiene. There are also many smaller salivary glands in your mouth, tongue, lips, palate, and cheek. The parotid gland is located below each ear.<\/p>\n

Parotid Gland Swelling Symptoms<\/h2>\n

What symptoms that a person might experience will depend on what is causing the swelling of the parotid gland. Some of the general symptoms could include:<\/p>\n