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Swelling under ear near the jaw.Jaw pain
I have jaw pain and swelling under the right ear near the lower end jaw. Exactly under the ear. It's very tender to touch. It's been there for more than 2 weeks. I had facial pain and pressure. I have nose and ear congestion. Dr diagnosed sinus infection and Otitis media.Prescribed antibiotics and NSAIDs.
Finished the medicine for a week. I still have the swelling and jaw pain. I also have sinus pain. I feel the pain in the face, upper jaw, ears when I bend down. I know sinus infection will take time to clear up. But this is the first time I have swelling under the ears near the jaw along with my sinus and ear pain.
Whether it could be any tooth issue? I don't have any dental fillings that side. Upper wisdom tooth with cavity.No lower wisdom tooth. I chewed fish for a long time before this happened. i.e before 2 weeks. I chewed on the same side only. Whether that cause any swelling?is it tooth issue?tooth that side feels sensitive from today morning.but doesn't hurt to chew, swallow.
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U need to get some investigations done
kindly contact on personal chat for better understanding and to proceed with the treatment
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Go for opg xray
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May be teeth issue...
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I need to observe the region behing the teeth ....click some pics and text me
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warm saline gargle will be helpful
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After reading your history I would advise you to directly visit your nearby dentist and get your teeth checked. Your case will need a thorough clinical and radiographical examination.
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rinse your mouth with salt and warm water thrice daily. do not apply external pressure of hot or cold type on the affected area.
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What all antibiotics have you consumed?
Pls contact through personal chat as proper details are required for determining the next treatment options.
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Dr. Anish Kumar Lagisetti
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Kakinada
According to your history its not related to any dental problem. Its purely sinusitis and ear problem. From the picture the swelling may be the swelling of parotid gland and the condition may be Mumps. Its a viral infection and usually occurs on both sides rarely on one side.It takes week to 10 days for healing and usage of antibiotics is needed.visit your ENT doctor r general physician for proper evaluation of the condition and prescription.
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1.drink lot of liquids
2.Avoid spicy food
3. do warm salt water gargling
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