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What Causes Swelling In Face And Underneath Ear?

Today, all of a sudden, the left side of my face in front of and underneath my ear swelled up. It is tender to the touch, but I don't have any other symptoms. I am 48, 5'6", and weigh about 140. I have been healthy most of my life. I eat healthy foods and exercise. I have been under a lot of worry/stress the last few months. I also noticed, this evening, that the swelling started going down, and then when I started to eat dinner, it swelled up again quickly. Any suggestions as to what it might be? Could it be worry related? Thank you for your time.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain swelling infront of the ear and under the ear seems to be involving the Parotid Salivary Gland that is a major salivary gland..
Painless and slightly tender swelling of the gland that goes down normally and increases on eating can be due to obstructed duct of the gland that flows saliva from gland to mouth..
It can get obstructed with either any foreign body or formation of stones in the ducts of the glands..
As saliva flow increases during meals there is backflow of saliva into gland rather than coming in mouth and the swelling seems to be increasing..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and along with a thorough clinical evaluation he can also advise you x ray or MRI of the gland to confirm the cause..
In case of superficial stones manual removal can be done..
In case of deeper obstructing stones surgical removal is advisble..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Swelling In Face And Underneath Ear?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain swelling infront of the ear and under the ear seems to be involving the Parotid Salivary Gland that is a major salivary gland.. Painless and slightly tender swelling of the gland that goes down normally and increases on eating can be due to obstructed duct of the gland that flows saliva from gland to mouth.. It can get obstructed with either any foreign body or formation of stones in the ducts of the glands.. As saliva flow increases during meals there is backflow of saliva into gland rather than coming in mouth and the swelling seems to be increasing.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and along with a thorough clinical evaluation he can also advise you x ray or MRI of the gland to confirm the cause.. In case of superficial stones manual removal can be done.. In case of deeper obstructing stones surgical removal is advisble.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.