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What Does Recurred Painful Lump On Left Cheek Of A Child Suggest?

my son is 7 years old and is 54 ilbs, he has a lump on his left cheek near the ear and is complaining that it is painful and does not want to eat because it hurts also has a sore throat. this has happened before but it did go away but now its back and is very painful. I took him to emergency and the dr's are saying it may be cancer but are unsure and tests have come back with nothing wrong. but my son is still in a lot of pain and I need help to find a cure or answer
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain it seems that the a recurring painful lump infront of the ear that comes and goes can be due to recurring infection in Parotid gland that is a major salivary gland present in this site..
As the lump and pain comes and goes, you can relax that it is not cancerous as the cancerous lumps does not regress once they are formed..
I would suggest you to get an MRI Scan done under supervision of an ENT surgeon and get evaluated..
In case of infection in the parotid gland a script of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkillers and cool compresses over the swelling will help..
Drink plenty of water and chew sugar free chewing gums..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Does Recurred Painful Lump On Left Cheek Of A Child Suggest?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that the a recurring painful lump infront of the ear that comes and goes can be due to recurring infection in Parotid gland that is a major salivary gland present in this site.. As the lump and pain comes and goes, you can relax that it is not cancerous as the cancerous lumps does not regress once they are formed.. I would suggest you to get an MRI Scan done under supervision of an ENT surgeon and get evaluated.. In case of infection in the parotid gland a script of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkillers and cool compresses over the swelling will help.. Drink plenty of water and chew sugar free chewing gums.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.