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What Causes Swollen Jaws And Minor Cough?

Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2017

Question: Hi, currently both side is my jaws are swollen, there moderate pain, no tooth pain, but I have the feeling of pressure and discomfort on both side around Mr ears, but there is no pain in my ear, I get very thirsty, some runny nose and some minor cough. I woke up feelong this since Friday morning.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Parotitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You seem to be having parotid gland infection I.e. parotitis.
Please send me the pictures of your face swelling so that I can suggest you better and prescribe you accordingly.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

I can't seem to find a way for getting a picture but Will it go away on its own? Or medicine get I take?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Parotitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It is usually viral and goes on its own in a week. But sometimes it can be superadded / primarily infected with bacteria, then it needs antibiotics. If you don't have any fever, I will suggest you to try combination of diclofenac and serratiopeptidase twice daily for a week. These are available only on prescription. In the meantime, plan to visit an ENT doctor.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad