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Sialadenitis
Hello myself Mahalaxmi, week back i have noticed small swelling below the left ear to jaw end im not sure from when it was there .. i noticed week back..i was having wisdom tooyh infection so i went to dentist he diagnosed there is no tooth infection might be ear infection he prescribed amox 625 antibiotic, oosim-p and volvib SP for 3 days but it didnt reduce swelling reduce little bit compared to before after that i visited him again he did x-ray n said tooth is clear and asked me to Vist ENT but i visited my family doctor General physician he suggested no need to take antibiotics again jus leave it it go away on its own and gave Voveran-D 6 tabs and gave mumps injection but no improvement so i visited again he gave Predmet 16 for 5 days daily once and vitamin C with Zinc daily twice for 5 days... i didnt started this steroid course yet as im little worried is it safe to take steroid for 5 days please suggest me the best
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Chronic sialadenitis of deep lo be of parotid is very rare.
Diagnosis to be confirmed. As u have no pain there is no active acute inflammation.
Need detailed consultation
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watch for enlargement, pain.
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Kindly go for HR USG OF LOCAL PARTS
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Get MRI sialography for diagnosis and then proceed
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Dr. Shradha Chandra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
Physical consultation is needed
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
Head and Neck Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Indore
Consult in person
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