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Swelling between jaw and ear.. Observed last night. May be any type of infection. Not sure on this. Please help us.

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Hi, last 3 days I am having swelling near ear and jaw, because of it I am getting headache and cold (running nose).

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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

Ear pain with swelling jaw,total sideof the face was looks swelling and too much pain, any medication for this

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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

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

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

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

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

Started with ear pain like some pushing pressure in both air and after 20-25 days started headache backside sometime whole head and both cheek and jaw pain, Now started left arm pain and right arm pain, These all pains keeps begin and start, Sometime all at once and sometime all together, No appetite with feel of vomiting loose motion and stomach p

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Sir ,I had throat infection two weeks ago and ear pain also.i had taken medicine my ear pain and throat pain is gone but there is still little bit ticking pain between my right jaw and throat exactly beside my throat pipe.is it serious wat could be the underlying issue.please tell

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Lump at right jaw near ear , it existing since 10 days no pain but it is hard at sorrounding and soft at centre , it is reduced in size

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Probably cyst... for accurate diagnosis and information do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

My Aunt' both side cheeks hurting near ear and upper jaw area. There is no pain in ears and jaws. Not so visible but when you touch you can feel it might have some swelling but not prominent. What could be the reason for this. Is it something serious?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

As you can see the picture i have swelling on the mastoid bone also idk if that's swelling or not, near the SCM muscle. I am out of India and I am scared if this is something serious. Please hep me out. When i palpate the bone there it feels a very slight tender. And I am having insomnia and dry eyes since many months. Please help me, I am very sca

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Its a postauricular lymphadenopathy .. Please consult for proper treatment ...  Read More

Hi , I'm 27 years old female facing an issue regarding my ear. Few days back I noticed a small lump at the back side of my right ear. It's very painful. I consulted to one of the ENT specialist . He said that it's a bacterial infection and will be cured within a week. He prescribed medicines like Combiflam (SOS) and Clavam 625 to eat thrice a day.

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Hello! I had a wisdom tooth extraction a few days back. There is hard swelling between my jaw and my cheek. My neck feels a little swollen too. Do I need to be worried? Is that an infection?

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Swelling after a wisdom tooth extraction is a normal part of the healing process, and some degree of swelling and discomfort is expected. However, it's essential to monitor the swelling and be aware o ...  Read More

I feel like my jaw pain and feel like like my gum swelling but when I see they look normal. But there is constant feeling of heaviness in jaw. Also I hear click of jaw when i sleep

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My right side neck just below my ear it's feel like stretching little with no pain and little swelling in right side of my face. Whom should I consult?

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Consult an ENT as the swelling has to be evaluated clinically. ...  Read More

Pain in ear and wound inside the ear and swelling in ear may be a little bit infection inside the ear Heaviness feel inside the ear

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Good afternoon Needs detailed history and clinical correlation Kindly take consultation for diagnosis and management ...  Read More

From past few days i have been continuously feeling some sort of tightness on my right side of the jaw. Whenever i try to open my mouth completely my jaw feels tight and i feel a pain on my right jaw along with earache inside my right ear. The happens when i try to chew. My right ear also feels clogged. What should i do?

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Tab zerodol th4 twice a day for 5 dys ...  Read More

Sir, Saturday evening after eating I suddenly feel pain In right Jaw near ear , after fever and Vomiting, and After 2 days All Is Normal, But sir After , that , from Today I feel Some Sound inside when I open Jaw , any Serious sir ? can Is Cure

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Hi It's TMJ problem. Advised to visit nearby oral and maxillofacial surgery for physical examination evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Suddenly, Yesterday night , i eat food , after sometime , i feel right Side Jaw Pain , when Chewing and Opening , But now Middle Relief..sir Any serious? After That I have Fever and Vomiting and Taking Medicine prescribed by doctor..it Will be Fine and Serious sir?

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According to your sign and symptom you are suffering from jaw pain then fever and vomiting. Jaw pain can be caused by any muscle inflammation in the jaw and mouth. Nothing to be serious about that. T ...  Read More

In the month of april I removed my wisdom teeth then after I cant able to sleep properly at night... My right lower teeth gum pains. Especially my front tooth gum have throbbing pain. And my right side cheek bone and ear pains... I cant able to sleep peacefully for 1 hour also... What should I do...

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Hello Need photographs and get OPG(Xray ) done ...  Read More

It seems my left ear is blocked. Sometimes pain in left jaw under the ear and when I tap on right of the head, it seems echo or vaccine sound in left ear. What is the problem? Thanks.

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Detailed evaluation is needed kindly consult for the same to get it cured ...  Read More

Sir, I have a swelling in the neck just below rt jaw area. The lump is painful and it swells up while chewing. This occurred yesterday only. Also, since then the frenulum of my tongue has swelled up. After taking paracetamol pain subsided, now a bit discomfort. Is there something to worry abt.

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You are having Submandibular sialoadenitis ...  Read More

For last two months I have been suffering from left side chest, left hand, left neck, left jaw and ear pain. Pain is not sharp but discomfort which comes and go. My bp is normal like 116/78, 120/80 but pulse rate is high like 101,100,105,98 etc. For multiple Times. Is it heart related?

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Actually 6 months back got removed all four wisdom tooth. Only right side jaw causing pain and swelling and dragging and pulling sensation. Pain around back side ears. Almost few months onwards consider oral and maxillofacial surgeon and even ent surgeon too. There is no dental issues and x ray are clear. Frequently effecting jaw pain and stiffness

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Can consult me with full history of all medicines taken Till date Definitely some post traumatic inflammation which is constantly triggering pain and swelling ...  Read More

Actually wisdom tooth got removed. Few months back still causing jaw swelling and discomfort around ear. Only right side. I won't have chewing habits. I am already considered oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Doctor is telling that tmj is not my specialty. There is no dental issues and x ray is clear. Then I have consult ent surgeon. Really I won't b

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Hi I take your point ,sorry to hear that. Migraine ,bruxism also has these symptoms, please get it crossed check ,if oral concern is not the issue. ...  Read More

Actually 6 months back got removed wisdom tooth. Some times causing jaw swelling and pain around ears dragged jaw and teeth ache. Till now not recovered. Right side only it is troubling a lot. Sometimes left side too. I am considering oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The doctor is telling that I am not concern specialist and not at all dental proble

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Hi. I certainly understand your concern? I would like you to quit chewing tobacco on a priority basis , chewing tobacco can worsen the TMJ function as you're giving it excessive stress when it's alre ...  Read More

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