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Suggest Treatment For Lump Behind Painful Ear, Sore Throat And Numbness Around Cheeks
Question: ENT
I HAVE A LUMP BEHIND MY EAR THAT HASNT GONE AWAY FOR 2 MONTHS NOW I HAVE EAR PAIN AND I HAVE NUMBNESS AROUND THE CHEEKS, I HAVE A SORE THROAT AND AT TIMES SPEECH PROBLEMS I FEEL TINGLING IN MY THROAT AND TONGUE AND TODAY I WOKE UP WITH A SWOLLEN LIP
I HAVE TAKEN ANTIBIOTICS AS MY ENT DOCTOR SUGGESTED JAW BONE INFLAMMATION BUT NO IMPROVEMENT AND I WENT TO THE DENTIST AND HE SAID I HAVE TO REMOVE MY WISDOM TOOTH I AM A SMOKER
over the last few days i also felt a sensation through my right sinus
I HAVE A LUMP BEHIND MY EAR THAT HASNT GONE AWAY FOR 2 MONTHS NOW I HAVE EAR PAIN AND I HAVE NUMBNESS AROUND THE CHEEKS, I HAVE A SORE THROAT AND AT TIMES SPEECH PROBLEMS I FEEL TINGLING IN MY THROAT AND TONGUE AND TODAY I WOKE UP WITH A SWOLLEN LIP
I HAVE TAKEN ANTIBIOTICS AS MY ENT DOCTOR SUGGESTED JAW BONE INFLAMMATION BUT NO IMPROVEMENT AND I WENT TO THE DENTIST AND HE SAID I HAVE TO REMOVE MY WISDOM TOOTH I AM A SMOKER
over the last few days i also felt a sensation through my right sinus
Brief Answer:
You are most probably having URTI with dental infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
As per your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having upper respiratory track infection with dental infection .
If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
Steam inhalation twice daily ,
Antiseptic Mouth Wash twice daily like betadine ,
Tab Motrin (ibuprofen) for pain with swelling ,
Antihistaminic Tab Claritin (Loratadine 10mg) at night for sinus &
continue antibiotic as prescribe by ENT.
Lump behind ear is most probably mastoid process . Ear pain may be because of mastoiditis or refer dental pain .
Consider for WISDOM TOOTH removal if dental infection is more .
You will get relief .
You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
You are most probably having URTI with dental infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
As per your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having upper respiratory track infection with dental infection .
If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
Steam inhalation twice daily ,
Antiseptic Mouth Wash twice daily like betadine ,
Tab Motrin (ibuprofen) for pain with swelling ,
Antihistaminic Tab Claritin (Loratadine 10mg) at night for sinus &
continue antibiotic as prescribe by ENT.
Lump behind ear is most probably mastoid process . Ear pain may be because of mastoiditis or refer dental pain .
Consider for WISDOM TOOTH removal if dental infection is more .
You will get relief .
You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
thank you Dr, how do you explain the swelling of the lower lip ? is that due to the dental infection? is that not a possible side effect of clindamycin?
bleeding under the lip
bleeding under the lip
Brief Answer:
Most likely it is dental infection , need examination .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up query.
If swelling involve lower lip with floor of mouth under the tongue then it could be due dental infection .
If swelling involves both lips then it could be due to Hypersensitivity to clindamycin .
Regards.
Most likely it is dental infection , need examination .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up query.
If swelling involve lower lip with floor of mouth under the tongue then it could be due dental infection .
If swelling involves both lips then it could be due to Hypersensitivity to clindamycin .
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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