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How Can A Swollen Salivary Gland In My Left Cheek Along With Pain In The Gums Be Treated?

Posted on Thu, 7 Feb 2019

Question: Hi, over the past few days I've noticed that one of the salivary glands in my left cheek seem to be swollen and feels like a bump. My gums on that side of my mouth also hurt. I've also noticed that on th same side underneath my jaw in the middle it feels firmer and tender than the other side. There also seems to be a movable ball under the same side of my jaw where I circled

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Drink lots of water. Observe only at this time!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have reviewed this information fully as well as the attached images. It doesn't point to any specific disorder/pathology at this time. It probably represents an induration from oral irritation with resultant inflammation and some pain. It would most likely regress spontaneously and fully without the need for any specific intervention at this time.

I recommend adequate fluid intake and observation alone at this time. If anything else comes up, like pain, increase size of area, redness, etc., kindly report to me for further review and guidance.

I wish you well. Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.

Regards,
Dr. Ivo Ditah
Internal Medicine Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Hi I'm currently taking flucloxacillin, since taking them I've noticed my urine smelling and being a little foamier, I was wondering if this was a side affect. Thanks :)

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is a side effect!

Detailed Answer:

HI,

This is normal and expected. it would stop as soon as the treatment period is over.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. I wish you well.

Regards,
Dr. Ivo Ditah
Internal Medicine Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (15 minutes later)

Hi thanks! One last question, I was just wondering what the ball I felt in my neck is, I am about to push it up to my jawline and feel it

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably a lymph node!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

With an infection around the head and neck region, lymph nodes get bigger so as to fight the infection. That's most likely why you are able to touch and feel them. They will regress after the infection is all cleared.

Hope I have answered your query. I wish you well.

Regards,
Dr. Ivo Ditah
Internal Medicine Specialist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar