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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Salivary Gland

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Posted on Mon, 27 Oct 2014
Question: Have been to my dentist., endodontist. Who prescribed Clindamicin for 3x10 days. Swelling receded but after couple days returned. Primary said that was protocol to follow. Nothing is better. I feel it's worse and I regretfully say I don't know what to do next.

I missed answer about which md most likely to diagnose and treat salavatory gland problem if that's what it is. Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Require few more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
I understand that you are on clindamycin for salivary gland problem.
I would require more details:
1. Have you completed 10 days clindamycin therapy? What is the diagnosis you are being treated for?
2. What is the complaint you are being treated for?
3. Since how long is it present?
4. Do you have diabetes?
5. Any other investigation done? Blood, FNAC, culture?
Do provide these details, and anything else you want to add to comment further.
Any further queries, happy to help again.

Dr. Prakash HM
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Salivary Gland

Brief Answer: Require few more information Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for asking. I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query. I understand that you are on clindamycin for salivary gland problem. I would require more details: 1. Have you completed 10 days clindamycin therapy? What is the diagnosis you are being treated for? 2. What is the complaint you are being treated for? 3. Since how long is it present? 4. Do you have diabetes? 5. Any other investigation done? Blood, FNAC, culture? Do provide these details, and anything else you want to add to comment further. Any further queries, happy to help again. Dr. Prakash HM