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Pain on face &swelling
Pain and numbness infront of the ear on left side and can feel the parotid gland is bigger on left side of the face compared to right when touching it.And feeling of pain on neck. Kindly suggest what to do and which specalist doctor to consult.
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Hi.... Parotitis is inflammation of the parotid salivary gland: it can be acute, chronic, or chronic with acute exacerbations. .... Viral parotitis is more common worldwide than bacterial parotitis.... Adequate hydration and antimicrobial therapy are the main stay of treatment. Antibiotics should be administered intravenously in acute bacterial parotitis after obtaining blood cultures.... Consult Ent specialist.....
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