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What Causes Swelling At The Back Of The Jaw After Eating Salty Food?
Brief Answer:
The salivary gland is more likely to cause it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Since you're talking about an abrupt enlargement that quickly goes away, it sounds more likely that a salivary gland is involved. Food or drinks that taste sour usually cause increased production of saliva. If a gland is blocked by a stone then the pain is also expected which gets worse for as long as the obstruction cannot be overcome.
Allergy is not expected to occur on such a small part of the body only. Improvement with Benadryl is probably coincidental.
In any case, you'd better visit an ENT specialist for assessment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis, Internal Medicine Specialist
The salivary gland is more likely to cause it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Since you're talking about an abrupt enlargement that quickly goes away, it sounds more likely that a salivary gland is involved. Food or drinks that taste sour usually cause increased production of saliva. If a gland is blocked by a stone then the pain is also expected which gets worse for as long as the obstruction cannot be overcome.
Allergy is not expected to occur on such a small part of the body only. Improvement with Benadryl is probably coincidental.
In any case, you'd better visit an ENT specialist for assessment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis, Internal Medicine Specialist
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