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What Causes Facial Swelling Along With Pain Near The Ear?

HI. I just came frm my pulmonary dr. & I told him about my face near my left ear hurt & is swollen. HE called it some kind of glan thats in front of my ear near my jaw bone & I should see my ENT dr. I can't remember the name of the glan. Just had lunch & it hurt to chew. What caused it & how do I get rid of it. thank yu loretta
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain in case if you have pain and swelling in front of the ear and pain on chewing can be due to infection in parotid gland that is a major salivary gland..

As it is only on one side it can be most commonly due to bacterial infection..
Although it can also be due to viral infection caused by Mumps virus but it is commonly bilateral that is involving parotid glands on both left and right side..

I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray or MRI Scan of the gland,Blood tests, salivary amylase can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..

In case of bacterial infection you can be advised antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller like Advil and Acetaminophen and also do cool compresses over the swelling..
In case if viral infection is the diagnosis it commonly resolves within a week and you have to take symptomatic treatment to alleviate the symptoms like Acetaminophen, do cool compresses and drink plenty of fluids and take ample of rest..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Facial Swelling Along With Pain Near The Ear?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain in case if you have pain and swelling in front of the ear and pain on chewing can be due to infection in parotid gland that is a major salivary gland.. As it is only on one side it can be most commonly due to bacterial infection.. Although it can also be due to viral infection caused by Mumps virus but it is commonly bilateral that is involving parotid glands on both left and right side.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray or MRI Scan of the gland,Blood tests, salivary amylase can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. In case of bacterial infection you can be advised antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller like Advil and Acetaminophen and also do cool compresses over the swelling.. In case if viral infection is the diagnosis it commonly resolves within a week and you have to take symptomatic treatment to alleviate the symptoms like Acetaminophen, do cool compresses and drink plenty of fluids and take ample of rest.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.