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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Jaws While On Ibuprofen
Question: I recently noticed swelling under my right jawbone. It has doubled in size since yesterday, there is a large lump tender to touch and warm to touch as well. Warm compresses help, but the only medication I have taken is Ibuprofen. It is visible to look at it, almost like the mumps would look. Any suggestions for me?
Brief Answer:
please give feedback.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read the history and understood your concerns.
The possible causes are:
Infection with or without stone in the duct.
Lymph node affection.
Please give details:
Does the swelling increase on increased salivation like chewing anything?
Any fever with chills?
Does pressing give saliva under the tongue?
Any other information please.
Your feedback will help me to assist you better.
Awaiting.
please give feedback.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read the history and understood your concerns.
The possible causes are:
Infection with or without stone in the duct.
Lymph node affection.
Please give details:
Does the swelling increase on increased salivation like chewing anything?
Any fever with chills?
Does pressing give saliva under the tongue?
Any other information please.
Your feedback will help me to assist you better.
Awaiting.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It hurts when I try to eat solid foods, I get a feeling where the swelling is like I have bitten 8nto something sour, so yes, I guess there is increases salivation. I am not having fever or chills, just the swelling, feels like a hard peach pit there, gets better and less firm with warm compresses. I hope this helps you a little better. Thank you for your time.
Brief Answer:
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
This looks more of a problem of the sub-mandibular gland, most probably due to blockage of the duct opening in the mouth - the commonest cause being a stone in the duct.
This can be confirmed or ruled out by:
Clinical evaluation and examination - particularly the digital that is finger test of the floor of mouth as large stone can be felt and confirms the diagnosis.
Associated high resolution ultrasound / X-ray and preferably a CT scan of the affected area give the correct diagnosis and gives a plan for further management.
Please get these things done and give feedback...
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
This looks more of a problem of the sub-mandibular gland, most probably due to blockage of the duct opening in the mouth - the commonest cause being a stone in the duct.
This can be confirmed or ruled out by:
Clinical evaluation and examination - particularly the digital that is finger test of the floor of mouth as large stone can be felt and confirms the diagnosis.
Associated high resolution ultrasound / X-ray and preferably a CT scan of the affected area give the correct diagnosis and gives a plan for further management.
Please get these things done and give feedback...
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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