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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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The description mentioned by other doctor is correct apart from it , this might be a problem with your temporomandibular joint(TMJ) , clinical picture and radio graphical examination will determine th ...  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

I went to this dentist 6 months ago called citi dental in south end of Boston w my insurance and they tried to charge me 500 dollars for a treatment supposed to be covered by insurance after a week of going I expirenced jaw issues ( not able to move my jaw, trouble opening and closing jaw, excuerating pain in jaw and sometimes difficult to talk bec

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Hello There must be spasm with the jaw muscles due to excessive mouth opening during the treatment. Kindly give some hot compressions to the affected side of the jaw twice or thrice a day. Kindly vis ...  Read More

I am hearing squeaking sound in left ear when I am moving my jaw since 3 days.. And occasionally the my left jaw joint is giving a cracking sound about once a day ... I have no pain swelling and no problem otherwise only getting irritated due to the sound..Pls help

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You are probably having TM joint arthralgia It’s better you get examined physically Get your ears checked too Until then Take only soft diet Do not open your mouth too much ...  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

Hi I had discomfort in my ears, as I travelled thought it was dust that entered. And I used buds to clean it, but it is paining alot and can sense swelling. Pls do suggest tablet or eardrop or home remedy for it. It's painful as I'm unable to chew too. Using oflokem d ear drop but pain hasn't reduced.

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Your symptoms suggest ear canal infection and swelling, likely worsened by using earbuds. Do not insert buds, pins, or cotton into the ear and keep it dry. Pain while chewing can occur due to canal sw ...  Read More

Consultant to the DERMATOLOGIST Prescription as under for medicine Cefixime syrup 5ml x 2times Ibu para syrup 5mlx 2 times Cream nadifloxacin 2 times Cream sofraxen ds 2 times Can this swelling behind the ear be cured with medicine?

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Hi, please provide complete history and the images seem to be blurry as well. If this swelling is of shorter duration and is painful, you can continue with the prescribed medication and if it is of lo ...  Read More

My baby has ear swelling outside of the right ear, some skin is swollen. As per Skin specialist dr. Following medicine is ongoing Cefixime syrup 5 ml x 2 times Ibu+ para syrup 5ml x 2 times Cream nadifloxacin Cream sofraxen DX It will be fine on medicine or any surgery required?

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A localized swelling with redness suggests an infection. Was this complaint present before or after ear piercing? A minor surgical procedure may be required for quick recovery. ...  Read More

Behind the left ear there is swelling and a gath from side like a circle. It pains when i open the mouth or chew the hard food or strech the mouth. The ear, mouth and neck are streched and swelling near the neck

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT It seems you have a painful swelling behind the left ear that increases on chewing or mouth opening — most likely due to infected lymph node, parotid inflammat ...  Read More

While eating first bite i get pain sensation around my ear lobe. Also, when i am touching my jaw line near to ear lobe, i am getting some pain.

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It could be due to the jaw joint (TMJ), surrounding muscles, or sometimes could be a dental issue like a wisdom tooth or deep cavity in the tooth . To identify the exact cause, it’s best to go for a s ...  Read More

There is a lot of swelling and pain at the end of my jaw.. Where the jaw is connected to face. The skin on the the inside of my cheeks also feels swelled up and pains. Unable to open my mouth or do much.

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There are soo many reason for swelling so please Visit you nearest dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Today i go to the doctor... Doctor told that node behind ear us swelling.. and ear infection... He gives me ceftum 500 and ,candid ear drop... My ear is paining...

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Take tab zerodol sp 1 tablespoon twice daily along with prescribed medicine ...  Read More

I have a swelling below my left ear and little bit of cold.when i press the swelled area it pains .can someone guide with cause and medicine

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He used ear drops and cleaned the ear with ear buds multiple times. Now he is telling that feeling ear is shut and pain in jaws. Seems inside ear its swollen

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Looks like otitis externa. Cuz of infection. ...  Read More

I have a chronic jaw issue where my jaw makes a cracking sound whenever I move my mouth horizontally. And I also am unable to eat chewy food because after a certain period of time, biting food gets painful, it feels like my jaw gets tired. Eating for a short period is painless though.

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You might have some problem in the temporomandibular joint ...  Read More

My husband experiencing a how pain past 3 months on one side he s pain feel not only in jaw but head and ear also dentists said that he need to do some taste . But we are so confused what actually happening dentists didnt explain anything he directly said to do some test . So what did I do plz tell me is it something serious ?

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Don’t worry it’s not a serious matter. you need to do your husbands opg first and after that he has to were a night guard ( a appliance which rase bite ) for one month and some medication. he will be ...  Read More

I've been facing jaw pain since 2-3 weeks. Since the last 3-4 days the pain has skyrocketed and has been unbearable. The pain spot is exactly in between the right ear and jaw spot. It's been difficult to open mouth while eating too. Can someone recommend me what to do?

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Cab be trigeminal neuralgia. Pls Connect and consult with me for better management. Dr Mohinder MBBS Md Medicine ( specialist) ...  Read More

I amexperiencing random pain for few minutes in throat, neck, ear and jaw. Also while eating , I feel congestion like something is stuck in my throat. Also I got some ulcer in mouth. I also have acid reflux, for which I am taking dsr, antacid. Acid reflux is improved now, but the throat congestion and the random pains are still there. Please sug

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Betadene gargle BD You should avoid spice food, meda items, late night dinner and lie down within 3 hours of eating food. You should Include more vegetables and fruits in your diet. ...  Read More

I am 35years old...I am having pain in my mouth in my right side jaw while singing..and also mamy a times with out any reason.... pain also spread to ears and right side head...I have difficulty to open my mouth wide specially when I am singing...and talking too much..having pain inside mouth in the right side jaw..what could be the reason behind

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Hello. In the first differential you should check your tooth in the right side. If there are dental caries and root canal is exposed it can produce pain which can radiate to ear. Second if you have ya ...  Read More

I had done a helix piercing in 2019; however it didn't work out for my right ear. It has a swelling now, no pain though. Wanted to know if this can be operated and also wanted to know if there's a chance that the swelling can happen again even after operation.

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Hello doctor I'm experiencing a severe pain in my right ear and a slight swelling besides the ear ... Pain radiating till my jaw ...pain shoots heavily when I lie down ...slight headache too . Any medications?

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Can help you with your concern. Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations. Can contact for consultation via chat ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing severe pain in my right side’s last tooth, accompanied by swelling under my ear. The pain has become unbearable, and I also noticed significant discomfort in the swollen area. I have an X-ray report available for review and would appreciate your expert opinion on the cause and the next steps for treatment.

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Hi, You have an impacted wisdom tooth. Visit the dentist with the x-ray for a clinical examination. ...  Read More

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