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Swelling besides ear

2018-05-16 08:55:12
Swelling besides right ear... towards the jaw side...causing difficulty in opening mouth wide.
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You seem to be having pre auricular lymph node enlargement with inflammation. Usually this is secondary to infections of ear or skin around the ear. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers for few days
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-05-16 09:03:12

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