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What Causes Swelling Behind Ears And Pain While Opening Mouth?
Question: Hi I am 24 years Old male
on the left side .behind the ear n under the face i am having Swelling !! its not much painfull, hard to open the mouth fully !! so pls kindly explain is this something serious. i got fever two days back . but got treated . now am fine.. but this swollen area under the face is worrying me.. hope yu could see the difference in the attached pic left side of my face is so plumpy !!
on the left side .behind the ear n under the face i am having Swelling !! its not much painfull, hard to open the mouth fully !! so pls kindly explain is this something serious. i got fever two days back . but got treated . now am fine.. but this swollen area under the face is worrying me.. hope yu could see the difference in the attached pic left side of my face is so plumpy !!
Brief Answer:
Looks like parotitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
I have seen the pics you uploaded. From your symptoms and the pictures it appears you have developed parotitis. There is a large salivary gland in front of , below and behind the ear called the parotid gland. Infection of this gland produces all the symptoms that you just described. Majority of the times the infection is viral in nature and is called mumps. Do not worry, the condition is self limiting. If there is pain take a pain killer like paracetamol or ibuprofen after checking the dose. Maintain good oral hygiene and you should be fine.
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Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
Looks like parotitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
I have seen the pics you uploaded. From your symptoms and the pictures it appears you have developed parotitis. There is a large salivary gland in front of , below and behind the ear called the parotid gland. Infection of this gland produces all the symptoms that you just described. Majority of the times the infection is viral in nature and is called mumps. Do not worry, the condition is self limiting. If there is pain take a pain killer like paracetamol or ibuprofen after checking the dose. Maintain good oral hygiene and you should be fine.
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Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
thank yu so much doctor!! . any other complications to health because of this?? any home remedies to reduce the swelling ?
Brief Answer:
no need for anything
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
You are most welcome.
I am sorry for the delay in the response.
There is no need for any other treatment. Just remember to maintain good oral hygiene. rinse your mouth with chlorhexidene mouth wash twice daily.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
no need for anything
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
You are most welcome.
I am sorry for the delay in the response.
There is no need for any other treatment. Just remember to maintain good oral hygiene. rinse your mouth with chlorhexidene mouth wash twice daily.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
well i am glad yu replied doctor! as i m a cricket player ; onsunday i hav a cricket match.. can i play ??? .. and wat would b my diet?
Brief Answer:
can play
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
You can eat whatever you want to and play anything you want to.
No restrictions.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
can play
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
You can eat whatever you want to and play anything you want to.
No restrictions.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok ok !! thank you so much !!! much reliefed now !!
Brief Answer:
welcome
Detailed Answer:
Welcome
welcome
Detailed Answer:
Welcome
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