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I Am Having Pain On The Right Side Of The
Question: I am having pain on the right side of the throat interecting the jaw. there is a notable swelling as well. when I press the area , it pains a lot.
even while swallowing food hurts.
even while swallowing food hurts.
Brief Answer:
It could be mumps
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
From your description it seems to be mumps or an inflammation of parotid gland.
I need more details about your symptoms so that I am better able to help you.
Since when do you have the symptoms, where exactly is the swelling, is there any fever, any other symptoms, etc.
Mumps if a viral infection and gets better by itself in few days. Vaccination against mumps is protective and can be given to your contacts (family and friends).
You can consult a surgeon for confirmation of diagnosis and further management.
Dr Vaishalee
It could be mumps
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
From your description it seems to be mumps or an inflammation of parotid gland.
I need more details about your symptoms so that I am better able to help you.
Since when do you have the symptoms, where exactly is the swelling, is there any fever, any other symptoms, etc.
Mumps if a viral infection and gets better by itself in few days. Vaccination against mumps is protective and can be given to your contacts (family and friends).
You can consult a surgeon for confirmation of diagnosis and further management.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The pain started 4 to 5 days back. the pain is exactly on the extreme
right side neck joint.
I had swelling on my neck prior to that as well.
right side neck joint.
I had swelling on my neck prior to that as well.
Brief Answer:
Seems mumps
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for reverting back with details.
Consult a surgeon to confirm diagnosis of mumps and rule out other possibilities.
Dr Vaishalee
Seems mumps
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for reverting back with details.
Consult a surgeon to confirm diagnosis of mumps and rule out other possibilities.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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