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[|Human|] hi,i have 1.2 by 1 cm. swelling of left superfacial parotide gland .what are the optiones i have ?can it be reduced by medicines ?will it grow and i will have to undergo surgery ,if left as it is
[|AI|]  Hello there, Thanks for writing your query. There are various causes of parotid gland swelling, few of the following- 1. Inflammation of the parotid tissue known as parotitis. 2. Bacterial and viral infection. 3. Stone in the salivary duct. 4. Progress syn Chat Doctor.  5. Last but a rare cause is tumor in the gland. So I would suggest you go to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and get the thorough examination done including x-ray and FNAC and biopsy (if needed) and take a symptomatic treatment. Hope this will be helpful. Take care.