What Are The Glands Behind Your Ears Called- 91 Questions Answered

Last 15 days i have ache(not pain) in ear and under ear less swollen in gland with ache. It is serious issue? Or others??

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Dr. Siddharth Vashistha Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Gurgaon

Plz explain in detail along with a picture of the swelling ... This can be due to a lymph node swelling in the parotid gland , plz consult an ent specialist in detail ... Read More

We have a 7 months old girl baby and she had a small gland at the back of right ear first for 3 days and the gland seems not to have reduced and now there is a small gland at the back of left ear as well.kindly advise if it is something serious , there is no pain for her if we touch the gland.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 147 Views v

Dr. Trupti Shetty Pediatrician | Pune

It may be an enlarged lymph node, due to a recent cold, ear infection or even dandruff etc. It will reduce in size once the cause subsides. In case it increases, causes discomfort or pain, u need to ... Read More

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I'Ve been having problem in mother ears and we did test and we found the the reports its showing Parotid Glands in ears is too much paining colud you advise me the which is good treatment and how to kill this glands

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

Though your question is not very clear it seems like your mother is suffering from acute parotitis which is a common type of acute parotid gland infection. Usually it is viral in origin and resolves s ... Read More

Some gland pain under the left ear, whenever i chew/open my jaw wide open. I have light pain on the other side too.

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Dr. G Siddartha Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

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It may be joint pain.due of dental problem or ear problem itself. ... Read More

Around one month I have a gland under ear with light pain ,I took some antibiotics but improve little.and same side of (right)hand in pain . Doctor gave me antibiotics and pain killer.but I want to know the reason.i am worry.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

Infection can cause enlarged gland. ... Read More

My son, 5 years old has been having cold and cough for 4 days now. Since yesterday I noticed a swollen gland behind his right ear which is reddish. Is this common for a kid who is sick?

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, NO, IT MAY BE LYMPHNODE OR BOIL??? CONSULT A PAEDIATRICIAN. OK. ... Read More

Pain in this area from past 3 days. What is this.. When touched painful and feels like pimple.. Bit hard. On one side of vaginal lip opening(inner side) No exposure to any kind of contact from past 1 year Is this danger? What is this called? Harmful?? Name and medication please Waiting for reply🙏

Asked for Female, 24 Years 208 Views v

Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Lucknow

It could be a Bartholin abscess. Please consult with a Gynaecologist in your area for a physical examination. ... Read More

Today was my friends birthday,so i asked permission to go,she said no,i got irritated and shouted that the is sadist.But Afternoon i left to c my friend.Usually she sleep in the afternoon but today while i was with them she called me via phone,and started asking me wat i told her today morning.i replied and she slowly started shouting at me as if i

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Ms. Hema Sampath Counselling Psychologist | Bangalore

I think there is an amount of taken for granted in your relationships !!. To resolve these issues I think u can consult a Psychologist in ur city or try some online consultations. ... Read More

My right side lower wisdom tooth has not erupted and it is inside the gum. And since few days, below my ear when i put my finger with some pressure and open my mouth, that time it feels sore. I went to an ENT yesterday, she said it will resolve automatically but it's there since 1-2 week. Is it possible that the wisdom tooth itself is not paining b

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 241 Views v

Dr. Arvind Mittal Dentist | Jaipur

Hello Yes ,get OPG done for proper evaluation of ur wisdom tooth ... 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 ?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Umang Aggarwal Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Ghaziabad

Good Afternoon ma'am Have you been told it's a parotid swelling? Was an ultrasound done? Also, is there any pain? There could be many causes, it could be intraparotid lymph nodes infection, or parotid ... Read More

Can front of ear.... parotid gland lump/tumor of 1 cm size be cure in homeopathy?? What are the chances of it...

Asked for Male, 5 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Surendra Nath Tripathi Homoeopath | Bhopal

Take homoeopathic medicine Balladona 30 3 times in a day ... Read More

Since past few months, I am getting a jerk reaction when someone calls me. This is happening 2-3 times a day. I am also having cervical vertigo. Is the jerk reaction anything to worry about?

Asked for Male, 35 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Manjunath S Neurosurgeon | Bangalore

The jerk reaction seems nothing to worry about… Get examined by a physician to rule out vestibular disease ... Read More

Sir I want to get my prostate gland tested..as I have burning ejaculation..can you please say which test is for prostate gland ..

Asked for Male, 27 Years 224 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

PSA test USG urinary bladder n assessment of prostate biometric.n amount of urine after voiding. In whole USG WHOLE ABDOMEN but above mentioned things u need to know. ... Read More

My glands behind my ear and in front of ear are swollen and painful since few days. It is really painful to the touch. Also i have a scalp infection from bad dandruff. I don't know if both are related. I am very scared.

Asked for Female, 20 Years 546 Views v

Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

please consult in person for examination. ... Read More

As per the medical terms what is this area which is encircled in red called? Just below the earlobe and between the neck and jawbone

Asked for Male, 24 Years 70 Views v

Dr. Najeeb T General Practitioner | Malappuram

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Need to know more detailed history and clinical examination for further evaluation and management Kindly consult 😊🙏 ... Read More

I m 49 year old having hair problem called alopacia last one year so plz suggest me any good medicine for permanent solve this problem thank you

Asked for Male, 49 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few details Kindly consult ... Read More

I have two glands that are swollen in my neck without any pain except for slight ear pain. What could it be? Who should I consult?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 208 Views v

Dr. Ankit Mishra ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bhopal

Consult an ENT specialist in person and get tests done if needed as per drs advice ... Read More

I have black skin over white skin.what is called and how to cure it thorugh medicines or any other way.

Asked for Male, 19 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

I have the watery sensation in the salivary gland near my ears and it causes pressure in my mouth Please help me

Asked for Male, 26 Years 113 Views v

Dr. Geetha N ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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Hi. Do you have fever.? Any pain on touching the swelling. You can get a Usg scan to start with. ... Read More

Sir i have gland or lymphnode enlargement back side of ea(ear and mouth jaw joint area), i have feeling that my ear is closed ( just like a feelung we have cold). And the pain is radiating to head, Whom do i have to consult for this problem?

Asked for Male, 43 Years 109 Views v

Dr. Nazia Begum M.G General Physician | Belgaum

Consult online It could be ear infections Will prescribe medication Contact ... Read More

Last 15 days i have sore throat and less gland swollen with ache in right sight. I taken antibiotics last 5 days ago but gland ache have till noy . It is a serious issue??

Asked for Male, 21 Years 202 Views v

Dr. Saloni Shah Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mumbai

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It can be infection only but get one sonography of neck ... Read More

I was a smooker and suddenly i quit smooking since 1month. After that i am feeling sore throat and at times shortness of breath. No fever. Swelling in gland and backof ear could be feel.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 182 Views v

Dr. Sandeep Arora Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

These can be withdrawal symptoms ... cough and shortness of breath could be allergy too.. I would like to know type of cough dry or wet? ... Read More

Hi sir, i am suffering from salivary gland swelling at left ear and this is happening in frequently, and puss also coming out from my under mouth salivary ducts , it is happening in every two months, every time i am taking antibiotics, is there any serious decease

Asked for Female, 28 Years 654 Views v

Dr. Emad Mohammed General Physician | Hyderabad

Usual cause for recurrent salivary gland infections is blockage of its duct, until that blockage is not removed however amounts of antibiotics will not help. ... Read More

I had salivary gland stone last month, used antibiotics and it cured, the stone also removed on its own , but again after 2 months this salivary gland infection happens, without stone, full ear paining and can't eat anything, is this serious decease, and why it happened again and with out stone, please reply

Asked for Female, 28 Years 409 Views v

Dr. Varun Rai Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

You require sialendoscopy. It is a technique where the salivary duct is cleared of all stones and debris which leads to resolution of symptoms without any major surgery. ... Read More

From last one week my salivary glands both side are swelling.some time both side pain.if pain started I can feel it inside the ear also.some time I can feel those glands some time they go inside.what to do in this situation.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 242 Views v

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Allergist/Immunologist | Bangalore

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Please get back to my via Video Consultation. ... Read More

I am having some stiffness in parotid gland area under the cheek near ear on right side From more than week now. What it could be an infection?

Asked for Male, 35 Years 1334 Views v

Dr. Hemang Shah Dentist | Mumbai

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It can be infected gland or infected space or a stone in the salivary duct called sialolithiasis. Better to get it checked with sonography. ... Read More

Does diabetes also called sugar ? Do we generally called diabetes a sugar? Please answer i am confused

Asked for Male, 59 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Bijay Sinhal General Practitioner | Dibrugarh

Blood sugar in excess of normal amount is called diabetes. In laymen term it is called high sugar. ... Read More

Penis when erect, cant see glands. It pains while having sex without protection as foreskin goes back. Kindly advise.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 269 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

Share pictures of penis in erection mode by fully retracted foreskin.. So that i can analyze your problem completely and give u best solution.. To enjoy sexual pleasure.. ... Read More

Do musterbation in early ages cause ED in your married life? How many times a week it is called too much?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 909 Views v

Dr. Jagat Shah Homoeopath | Mumbai

Hi, frequent mastrubation lead to issue , so avoiding it is better option, doing it twice a week is normal. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. ... Read More

I'm having salivary gland problems, I feel like there are small lumps under my jaw. And I have huge chipmunk cheeks, they aren't reducing, there's also a weird feeling around my mouth area. I had bulimia before but now I've stopped completely but it's not going. What treatment do I require?

Asked for Female, 17 Years 155 Views v

Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

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Hi dear a homeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines will reach you via courier ... Read More

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What are the glands behind your ears called

Last 15 days i have ache(not pain) in ear and under ear less swollen in gland with ache. It is serious issue? Or others??

We have a 7 months old girl baby and she had a small gland at the back of right ear first for 3 days and the gland seems not to have reduced and now there is a small gland at the back of left ear as well.kindly advise if it is something serious , there is no pain for her if we touch the gland.

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I'Ve been having problem in mother ears and we did test and we found the the reports its showing Parotid Glands in ears is too much paining colud you advise me the which is good treatment and how to kill this glands

Some gland pain under the left ear, whenever i chew/open my jaw wide open. I have light pain on the other side too.

Around one month I have a gland under ear with light pain ,I took some antibiotics but improve little.and same side of (right)hand in pain . Doctor gave me antibiotics and pain killer.but I want to know the reason.i am worry.

My son, 5 years old has been having cold and cough for 4 days now. Since yesterday I noticed a swollen gland behind his right ear which is reddish. Is this common for a kid who is sick?

Pain in this area from past 3 days. What is this.. When touched painful and feels like pimple.. Bit hard. On one side of vaginal lip opening(inner side) No exposure to any kind of contact from past 1 year Is this danger? What is this called? Harmful?? Name and medication please Waiting for reply🙏

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 ?

Can front of ear.... parotid gland lump/tumor of 1 cm size be cure in homeopathy?? What are the chances of it...

Since past few months, I am getting a jerk reaction when someone calls me. This is happening 2-3 times a day. I am also having cervical vertigo. Is the jerk reaction anything to worry about?

Sir I want to get my prostate gland tested..as I have burning ejaculation..can you please say which test is for prostate gland ..

My glands behind my ear and in front of ear are swollen and painful since few days. It is really painful to the touch. Also i have a scalp infection from bad dandruff. I don't know if both are related. I am very scared.

As per the medical terms what is this area which is encircled in red called? Just below the earlobe and between the neck and jawbone

I m 49 year old having hair problem called alopacia last one year so plz suggest me any good medicine for permanent solve this problem thank you

I have two glands that are swollen in my neck without any pain except for slight ear pain. What could it be? Who should I consult?

I have black skin over white skin.what is called and how to cure it thorugh medicines or any other way.

I have the watery sensation in the salivary gland near my ears and it causes pressure in my mouth Please help me

Sir i have gland or lymphnode enlargement back side of ea(ear and mouth jaw joint area), i have feeling that my ear is closed ( just like a feelung we have cold). And the pain is radiating to head, Whom do i have to consult for this problem?

Last 15 days i have sore throat and less gland swollen with ache in right sight. I taken antibiotics last 5 days ago but gland ache have till noy . It is a serious issue??

I was a smooker and suddenly i quit smooking since 1month. After that i am feeling sore throat and at times shortness of breath. No fever. Swelling in gland and backof ear could be feel.

Hi sir, i am suffering from salivary gland swelling at left ear and this is happening in frequently, and puss also coming out from my under mouth salivary ducts , it is happening in every two months, every time i am taking antibiotics, is there any serious decease

From last one week my salivary glands both side are swelling.some time both side pain.if pain started I can feel it inside the ear also.some time I can feel those glands some time they go inside.what to do in this situation.

I am having some stiffness in parotid gland area under the cheek near ear on right side From more than week now. What it could be an infection?

Does diabetes also called sugar ? Do we generally called diabetes a sugar? Please answer i am confused

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I'm having salivary gland problems, I feel like there are small lumps under my jaw. And I have huge chipmunk cheeks, they aren't reducing, there's also a weird feeling around my mouth area. I had bulimia before but now I've stopped completely but it's not going. What treatment do I require?

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