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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Side Of The Neck

Posted on Sat, 25 Mar 2017

Question: I have a swollen place on my neck on the left side of my esophagus. When i tilt my head back it protrudes out.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (6 minutes later)

It seems like a salivary gland diverticulum. You should do an ultrasound examinations.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (6 minutes later)

Any recomended home treatments for the salivary gland diverticulum?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back
To my opinion you need to use NSAID 's drugs such as ibuprofen or Voltaren.
They will help to reduce inflammation and pain.
If the symptoms continue more than a couple of days than you need to do ultrasound of neck glandular.
Wish you health.
Dr.Klerida

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