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Swelling outside ear
Having pain and swelling outside the ear and area near to ear. Having problem while chewing. Had a fever last night but not now
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It would be extremely helpful if u could share the picture. There are lots of possibilities
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It could be a swelling/infection of your parotid salivary gland or otitis externa as in a boil in your ear canal.
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share photos and i suggest online consultation
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hot compress from outside to that area
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Dr. Sandeep Arora
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly share a pic of swelling. It could be parotitis (parotid gland inflammation)...
Is she a diabetic?
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Consult online for proper history and treatment
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Dr. Ashil Manavadaria
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
May be otitis externa
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do online video consultation for detailed history and medication
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