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Inflammation of the spit gland in front and below the ear (parotid gland) is called parotits. It mar arise from infection, a stone blocking a duct, or from a variety of inflammatory diseases. All patients are thoroughly evaluated to determine the source of inflammation, but only those with stones typically require procedures to unplug the ducts.
