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What Could Cause Severe Pain Due To Lump And Swelling On Left Side Of Face And Red, Swollen Eye?

I developed a lump on the left side of my face just before the entrance of my ear, and at first it wasn't painful but after two days it started being really painful. in fact, the whole left side of my face was in pain and was swollen. my left eye is swollen as well and reddish. what could be the cause?
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Dear it may suggestive of infection of left salivary gland due to viral infection, for example mums is the most common other causes like influenza, herpes virus, sarcoidosis etc... Drink plenty of water use tab. Ibuprofen or naprosyn for pain. Use eye drops for eye infection. Hot compress at local site may help. Still symptoms symptoms not improved consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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What Could Cause Severe Pain Due To Lump And Swelling On Left Side Of Face And Red, Swollen Eye?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear it may suggestive of infection of left salivary gland due to viral infection, for example mums is the most common other causes like influenza, herpes virus, sarcoidosis etc... Drink plenty of water use tab. Ibuprofen or naprosyn for pain. Use eye drops for eye infection. Hot compress at local site may help. Still symptoms symptoms not improved consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.