Falmata M., 17

Falmata is a 17 year old girl living with her sister in Mashdimami, in Maiduguri. She loves reading the Quran in her leisure time and aspires to be a good mother and working-class woman someday. About some months ago, she noticed a swelling on her neck, but she did not take it serious. Some days later, she observed that the boil has increased in size, extended to the other side of her neck. Currently, Falmata cannot sleep or sleep properly due to the swelling and discomfort.

The patent's vitals were taken by Nurse Adigun. After that, the doctor examined her. She was referred to the lab for a test. The result came out after 2 days and the doctor examined the lab result. She was placed on injection for 3 days and drugs were given to her. On the 3rd day of her injection, Falmata said she could feel better and hope to fully recover in due time.

If left untreated, parotitis (especially bacterial parotitis) can lead to complications such as abscess formation within the parotid gland, which may require drainage or surgery. Untreated lymphadenopathy may persist or progress if the underlying cause is not addressed. In some cases, lymphadenopathy may be a sign of an underlying serious medical condition, and failing to treat the underlying cause could lead to further health problems.