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Oral cavity - Pain and swelling on the sides, in the salivary glands. No fever and congestion. Since 2 days there is swelling in the salivary glands.

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Which salivary glands ... if it’s both sides near the ear you might be suffering from mumps .... ...  Read More

Suffering from salivary gland swelling since last 7 years , Occurs every 2-3 months. Done with sonography and all , all reports are normal. No stone detected in glands.

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It seems that you are suffering from recurrent subacute parotitis. There is nothing to worry about. Take analgesics if there is pain. Long term antihistaminic and mouth wash should be used. Parotid ma ...  Read More

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From last one week my salivary glands both side are swelling.some time both side pain.if pain started I can feel it inside the ear also.some time I can feel those glands some time they go inside.what to do in this situation.

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Due to some infection , salivary duck gland swelled up . Bcoz of this under the lower jaw and behind the ear it got infected. Kindly suggest a doctor

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You seem to be suffering from acute parotid infection known as acute parotitis. Usually it is a self resolving condition and you may need to take symptomatic treatment in the form of pain killers and ...  Read More

Right salivary gland has swollen since about a couple of weeks. Sonography done today shows inhomogeneous texture. No focal mass is seen.

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If swelling has not come down you should undergo Sialendoscopy to rule out any structures or stones in the gland ...  Read More

Hi sir, i am suffering from salivary gland swelling at left ear and this is happening in frequently, and puss also coming out from my under mouth salivary ducts , it is happening in every two months, every time i am taking antibiotics, is there any serious decease

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Usual cause for recurrent salivary gland infections is blockage of its duct, until that blockage is not removed however amounts of antibiotics will not help. ...  Read More

My daughter is 4 years old and she get salivary glands every month. Pls suggest some precaution and care to be taken. N she is having cough since 20 days.

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I think it is lymph glands. 6-8 upper respiratory infections per year is considered normal in her age .if growth is ok and the glands are not alarmingly increasing in size. Nothing to worry. ...  Read More

Interruption in salivary gland.. something like a small stone like thing under the tongue.. causes bad odour in mouth and swelling on right side of face immidiately below the jawline

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get examined by surgeon for ulcers in the mouth ...  Read More

Attached picture Seems salivary gland problem. Lips below all of sudden swelling and pain came with puss since yesterday pls advice any tablet. Went hospital but no cure seems Doctor written acelofenac and moxikind and dllolopar pls advice any more . Thanks

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May be some insect bite Proper history may be required ...  Read More

Impression_ bilateral parotid sailadenitis. Slightly enlarged both parotid salivary gland s with fatty echotexture. Few small Rt. Cervical nodes, largest of size 7mm.

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Visit a omrd specialist dentist for a proper oral examination and tests . Then visit a omrd surgeon with test result for proper treatment module. Regards ...  Read More

There is on and off swelling in parotid gland below ear on left side in front side of ear especially during winters. What is the solution and effect of the issue ?

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Kindly do USG and Consult nearby ENT surgeon ...  Read More

Right side prostate gland slightly swells up for a very brief time, no pain. Medicine to care of any problem or pain.

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Prostate is an internal organ and can't be judged which side it's swollen. Need to examine to diagnose ...  Read More

My prablam is submandibular gland swelling two sides altra sound normal what is the prablam...? I smoke Dailey 3 cigarette

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Start antibiotics and consult your doctor ...  Read More

I want to know about thos how serious is this and why this is happen Is this tumour or somthing else

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This needs surgery. It's not cancer but it will grow so ...  Read More

Hi, I have sjogren syndrome from past 3 years. I have recently checked that i have little swelling on both sides of parotid glands under jaw and In ultrasound it shows lymph nodes swelling. I just want to know whether in homeopathy, is there any cure for this enlarged lymph nodes in homeopathy?

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You can consult me online for guidance n treatment. ...  Read More

I had mumps last year in August. I got better after taking medicines. But after my recovery I have begun to notice that I feel some reaction in my salivary glands when I eat something sour. It's not painful but I feel something strange. I also want to mention that I had an impacted wisdom tooth. It was also broken. That tooth used to get infected v

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Sour food, stimulate more saliva production. If no swelling, no pain then nothing to worry ...  Read More

Swelling on parotid gland from last 1.5 month, no other system like pain etc USG report attached with treatment

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It could be parotid abscess.. Kindly start antibiotics ...  Read More

I had observed White Spot with little sweeling with little inside my mouth on left cheek & when it is pressed from outside there is little pain. So i had visited Dentist & she said that it is salivary gland duct blockage. She recommended some gel along with vitamin capsules for ruling out of it is ulcer & suggested to come after one week for furthe

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Hello Yes,but sometimes it ll unblock by own ...  Read More

I have 5.4 mm stone in my submandibular gland duct is it necessary to remove gland , is endoscopy not possible in every case or in my case?

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Aall stones cannot be removed by endoscopy my frd ...  Read More

I have stone below my tongue ,in the pipe where the saliva flow , it is movable, it might be 0.5 cm , Its been 4-5 years since I have this stone , back then my gland swells but after some time I manually started moving the stone with the help of my finger and flow of saliva continues what should I do sir , is there any procedure other than surgery,

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There is no other procedure thn surgery my frd ...  Read More

Pls find the attachment and suggest me , its swelling from approx 1 month. No pain but worried its some times become little normal and then again become little harder

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Is the swelling increasing in size?? ANY SYMPTOMS?? ...  Read More

I have two glands that are swollen in my neck without any pain except for slight ear pain. What could it be? Who should I consult?

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Need to know picture of it Kindly consult for better discussion ...  Read More

Swelling in parotid gland on one side. Occurs sometime automatically and dissappear automatically after sometime

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Is the swelling painful? If the swelling develops and subsides on it’s own it’s probably a small calculus(stone) in your Stenson’s duct or some stenosis of the duct. It is partly blocking the outflow ...  Read More

I have swelling and pain just in front of my right ear. I have been consulting from a general physician and I can feel some relief in pain and size of swelling area. But it is not fully gone. Is it a good decision to continue with general physician or should I visit someone who is specialized for such type of disorders? Your help will be appreciate

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You can continue with prescribed antibiotics if responding rarely if pus is present may require drainage or if not resolving an FNAC ...  Read More

What does swell in pituitary gland mean. Is that worrisome? Can it be treated easily. What are the causes of the same.

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Depends. Also is it active? Book online for further information ...  Read More

I have stone 4mm in right submandibular gland. Any Doctor is there in chennai who can remove salivory gland stone through Sialendoscopy. ..

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Visit www.sialendoscopyindelhi.com. ...  Read More

Good morning Doctor's I have small 3 to 5 vertical bubbles in my right side of the cheek. I have noticed it 6 months back. I have been observing it since 6 months. There are no growth,Pain, colour change &no loss of sensation etc..and it's as it is. I have been to an oncologist first and he told me there is nothing to worry as it looks Normal T

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Hi, As per your explanation , could be ectopic salivary gland. Unless it is really affecting your chewing , not necessary to remove it. We call it mucocele. ...  Read More

There is swelling near my thyroid gland but it reduces after few days and appears again after 2-3 months persists for 15 days and again reduces. I am having thyroid medication for the last 20 years. Additionally I have sore throat and appears that there is some cough in my throat. I had suffered from tb when I was 8 years old and also have develope

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Meet a surgeon or ENT and get clinical evaluation and minimum a ultrasound neck that will help us in deciding what to be done next ...  Read More

My right submandibular gland is swollen. You can't see it but I can feel it . It's not much but keeps getting big and small. Is it cancer I'm worried. What should I do ?

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Consultation for detailed discussion and evaluation is advisable ...  Read More

I have the watery sensation in the salivary gland near my ears and it causes pressure in my mouth Please help me

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Hi. Do you have fever.? Any pain on touching the swelling. You can get a Usg scan to start with. ...  Read More

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