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What Might Be The Reason For Soreness In The Cheek Bone And Swelling In The Jaw?
I have been having an issue with my cheek and possibly parotid gland. My cheek feels like it could have a canchor sore internally under the cheek bone. If I rub it slightly it aggravates it and then when I eat under my jaw swells up quite noticeably but goes down within the hour or so. I am on my 10th day of antibiotics and feel like the issue is still there. Any idea what it might be. It s been about 3 weeks
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Wed, 6 Jun 2018
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Hi,
It can be due to stones or inflammation in your salivary gland also known as sialadenitis. You can consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. You have to take an ultrasound scan for further assessment.
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It can be due to stones or inflammation in your salivary gland also known as sialadenitis. You can consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. You have to take an ultrasound scan for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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