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Im having a swelling at left lower ear and jaw and its being difficult for me to eat and its paining like hell. What would be the reason behind it?

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You seem to be suffering from acute submandibular sialadenitis which is acute infection of Submandibular salivary gland. Usually pain becomes worse during eating. You may need to take antibiotics and ...  Read More

I have lower jaw pain and swelling for one and a half months. Had sinus infection. Got antibiotics from doctor. Sinus cleared up. But the jaw pain and swelling still there. It hurts to touch under the ear. ( Where the jaw ends). Have swelling and hurts to touch. Pain constant throughout the day and night. Feel like sore, scratching pain. Swelling s

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it's related to Parotid gland you will require usg report ...  Read More

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I have ear pain, lower end jaw pain, nose congestion for past 10 days. I have swelling under the ears near the jaw end. I went to Dr and they said swelling might be because of cold or dental issue. Diagnosed as Otitis media and sinusitis. Taking amoxicillin and indomethacin NSAIDs for a week. Swelling and pain is still there. Ear and nose are block

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Hi. I’m sorry to know that you are in pain. I hope i can reassure you. Your symptoms do corroborate the diagnosis made ..otitis media and sinusitis. The lower end jaw/ under ear pain could be a lymp ...  Read More

Hi, I have swelling between my ear and jaw along with fever and headache for last 3 days. The swelling came all of a sudden and was only one side of my face. Gradually it spread to three localized areas towards one side only (right hand side). Looking at the symptoms my friend suggested that I have Salivary gland Infection and hence I started with

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You seem to be suffering from acute parotitis which is a common type of parotid gland infection commonly cause by viruses. Usually it will resolve on its own within few days. You need to take symptoma ...  Read More

My right side jaw below the ear is swollen from yesterday. Today it is some what increased. Please suggest me what to do. Thank you.

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It is possibly the parotid gland which is affected Share clinical pic if possible Is there fever ...  Read More

I have swelling under my left ear near jaw. Pains when pressed hard. And swollen left submandibular lymph node. Also my left tonsil is swollen. And having a pain right from my lower third molar, tonsil, ear and jaw. My wisdom tooth is impacted and there's tooth decay as well. I took augmentin 625 but no improvement. I have attached photo as well. I

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Get Sonography of neck and submandibular region. It will confirm the cause oc swelling and also rule out an abcess. ...  Read More

The right jaw bone under the right ear is paining and the end portion have swollen a bit.

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Rule out parotid problem, see to ENT or dental specialists ...  Read More

I have ear pain, low end jaw pain for past 10 days. My nose and ear are blocked. I have swelling under the ears near the low end of the jaw. It's exactly under the ears. Have pain inside the ear. Ear completely feel full and blocked. No relief for even a second. Diagnosed as suppurative Otitis media without spontaneous rupture of eardrum, sinusitis

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I think you have swollen neck lymph node ( swollen jugulo digastric lymph node) also.. Due to this ongoing infection and most likely tonsillitis. Plz consult online. Don't take this condition lightly ...  Read More

I have ear pain, jaw pain under the ear with swelling for one and a half months. Had sinus infection and got antibiotics. Sinus cleared up. But the jaw pain and swelling still there. So went to ENT and did Endo. No infection in sinus or ear. He was not sure why have swelling in jaw. Told me to take CT scan to see any infection. Not taken yet. I we

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According to the history you provided it looks like some pathology with TM joint. Yes your doctor is right, you have to get the CT done. To further look into the condition some basic investigations ar ...  Read More

I have swelling under my left ear near jaw. Pains when pressed hard. And swollen left submandibular lymph node. Also my left tonsil is swollen. And having a pain right from my lower third molar, tonsil, ear and jaw. My wisdom tooth is impacted and there's tooth decay as well. I took augmentin 625 but no improvement. I have attached photo as well. I

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Augmentin is an antibiotic which will only reduce infection and not pain and inflammation.Your third molar is infected for sure.u should visit dentist soon.take ketorol dt two times a day to relieve p ...  Read More

From last one week I observed a swelling below my right ear, somewhere near my jaw ist not that painful, but when I open my mouth widely it pains, is it something serious, pls reply

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It can be a lymph node, a swelling related to your jaw joint, a parotid swelling or just fat deposit...there are a myriad of possibilities most of which are benign & easily treatable...final concl ...  Read More

For the last three-Four days, my wife has been suffering from Jaw pain right below her ear. Everytime she opens her mouth she hears a clicking sound and has an unbearable pain. We took a panoramic X-ray of her jaw which I have attached with this. The local dentist who checked this has referred me to a TMJ specialist who is not available for a month

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There are 2 options for causes here. It's either from the wisdom tooth, which is most probably impacted inside the jaw, on the lower right side, or it's from a joint issue. ...  Read More

Can anxiety cause jaw discomfort? Feeling a bit discomfort in jaw on right side from 3 days and sometimes ear feels full as well. There is no pain but a weird feeling which is also felt inside the mouth and throat on same side. Also feeling pain in rib just below right breast. What should I do? I am taking anxiety medication (from 1 and a half mont

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Need to rule out the causes. Take online consultation for detailed history. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor My son is 15years old... Yesterday night he feel some uneasiness in his ear.. And today's morning whike having breakfast he feel pain in jaw n refuse to eat. When I checked his ear ..the ear is light red from inside and little wax is also there. Please suggest what to do. He has no pain otherwise only when he is eating. Thanks Neelam N

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Hi, mostly it is impacted ear wax . Also does he have cold? Anyhow,dont try to put any cotton bud to remove it. ...  Read More

Hello Sir/madam My ear is swelling for every 2-3 weeks like ant bite I don't know reason why it is happening please let me know Thank you

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for de ...  Read More

I have cold at Last week but it's cured due to that tine I suffer from ear swallowing and pain but it's not cured please give proper care

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Consult online with pic of ear close view with proper history and video consultation for better understanding of problem ...  Read More

Have lower jaw pain under ear and Neck for 8 months now. I have been to dentists, endodontist, oral surgeon, ENT, neurologist GP for my jaw and neck pain. It's constant sore,burning pain in jaw under ear and neck for 8 months now. I have small lump like spots in jaw under ear and neck which hurts to touch. I have mild swelling spots in under ear j

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No Mri Brain will not cover Jaw. Thanks ...  Read More

I have a swelling under jaw for 3 yesrs.It doesn't pain and my mouth gets dry and foul smell.I have taken Antibiotics long time but no improvement.The size been same for 3 years

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Hello It's since 3 years so u must have undergone investigations. Better u put sonography or FNAC report for us to comment. ...  Read More

My mother age is 49. She have swelling infront of ear and below ear, when touch it feel hard, no pain is there. What is reason behind it??

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Photo please ...  Read More

Hi I am facing pain in neck,jaw,lower ear and head of left side. Head pain mostly when I look down to pickup something. There is continuous pain in left back & front+ left arm sometimes Kindly suggest I am under medication of thyroid but now thyroid profile is normal after 4 months of medication

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Consult me through this app ...  Read More

Wisdom teeth on both side...from last 2-3 days I have swelling on jaw line...little pain when I touch near wisdom teeth..

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You need to take antibiotics course and painkiller initially after that get an xray of tooth. ...  Read More

My ear got swelling for the past 4 days its light paining when pulling ear. As per doctor said Water will easily go inside cause of my ear canal type. Pls assist me

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it is called Otitis externa. (infection of external part of ear) need both systemic and topical antibiotics ...  Read More

I have very sore pain in the lower jaw line from under the mouth till the lower jaw under ear. It hurts very sore under the mouth in the jaw line. Does it indicate any issue in those front teeth? I am able to drink hot and cold liquids. Sometimes those teeth is sensitive. But I have very sore pain in the jaw line. I do see something like heat blist

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Few questions are there to ask like for how many days pain is present,is it present for the whole day or suddenly sharp pain arise etc. Proper Diagnosis from given information is difficult. detailed c ...  Read More

Hello sir 1. Sometime i feel air coming out of my left ear. I went to ENT and checked he said no hole in ear but little whiteness on eardrum. Whenever i go to toilet and put pressure for poop then i feel air coming out of my left ear. 2. Sometime i feel little heavyness in my right ear. 3. I can hear everything perfectly. 4. Sometime pain on lift s

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There is any history of cough and cough? History of any throat problem? History of ear discharge? Cause may be Eustachian tube dysfunction ...  Read More

I'm getting jaw pain at the intersection of upper and lower jaw near the wisdom tooth and the pain is also felt under the ear. This is resulting in a head ache. Not sure if it's occurring because of wisdom teeth. What tests do you prefer?

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Get a cbct done. Later take online consultation ...  Read More

My son have swelling below ear and don't know reason...Can you help with this...Last two days having this ... Below right side ear having some hard and swelling...

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Kindly share image of it...so i can guide you proper.. ...  Read More

I have pain and mild swelling in the lower jaw under ear, ear pain and side of the neck since may. Went to ENT in June. He said no Infection in sinus and ear. Went to dentist and he told me few treatment for tooth. Did those and still same symptoms. Neck pain and Swelling started after a month of jaw pain under ear. I have a small lump on the side

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Thanks for writing to practo. I have through the history and investigations. The imaginging report rules out eagles syndrome. You require a clinical examination of throat and neck. Or Please consult ...  Read More

Pain below left jaw. Done full jaw x ray and show to dentist and no problem in teeth.Dr suspect swelling in gland. Pain at one point in jaw... please suggest

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Looks like mumps More detailed history required. Any history of injury/ fever? Is she fully vaccinated? ...  Read More

I sometimes have left ear itchy no discharge. infact ears are dry . To subside the itching if i use earbuds after sometime i notice left upper gum light swelling. What causes this?

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Consult ENT specialist. ...  Read More

Hi, my issues is that my father is suffering from ear pain..since 2months, pain, itching, water falling inside the ear, swelling surrounding by the ear, can u suggest us what the reason for the pain and could u suggest us best medicine.. For the disease..

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These symptoms are of chronic ear infection which has not been treated appropriately. Kindly consult any ENT specialist nearby and get ear endosocopy done for better understanding. ...  Read More

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