I Am Having Pain On The Right Side Of The Throat Interacting The Jaw

Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2020

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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.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be mumps

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

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

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 hours later)

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.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 hours later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar