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What Causes Tightness In Neck, Jaw, Ear And Swelling In Neck?
I think I may have the mumps virus. I am 62 and have neve had it but I just woke up and my neck is tight at the jaw and my ear is tight. my neck seems swollen .. I have an elderly husband 81 years and I don't think he has ever had the mumps. What do I do?
Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Hi,
The swelling in the neck can be because of any infection in the tooth or gums leading to cellulitis. Nothing to be panic, consult an Oral physician or ENT surgeon and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like Amoxicillin and Metronidazole (if you are not allergic).
I hope I have answered your query, Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S
The swelling in the neck can be because of any infection in the tooth or gums leading to cellulitis. Nothing to be panic, consult an Oral physician or ENT surgeon and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like Amoxicillin and Metronidazole (if you are not allergic).
I hope I have answered your query, Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S
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