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Swelling in parotid gland
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 appreciated. Thank you. Currently I am taking the medicines prescribed in the attached prescription
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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
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Better to consult with an ENT or gen surgeon
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Dr. Rachana Gaddipati
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Can be an infection in the lymph nodes or could be a cyst, it can even be a condition of the salivary gland.
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Visit a local ENT
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Use dry heat for the swelling
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can visit ENT specialist nearby, since parotitis , inflammation of parotid gland can be due to blockage in the duct too.
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