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Can Swelling Of Glands Near Earlobe Suggest Blocked Salivary Gland?
I was at the park with my kids when I noticed that the gland on the left side of my face below my earlobe was tender. 3 hours later and it is very swollen and it hurts to touch, turn my head and to chew. Is it possibly a blocked saliva gland and if so when should I go to the doctor?
Fri, 19 Sep 2014
Hi,
If your swelling and pain is increasing while you have food or even with smell of it more so with citrus food, then you have a problem with your salivary gland. And in that case you should meet the ENT.
Meanwhile avoid all citrus food items and drink plenty of water.
If your swelling and pain is increasing while you have food or even with smell of it more so with citrus food, then you have a problem with your salivary gland. And in that case you should meet the ENT.
Meanwhile avoid all citrus food items and drink plenty of water.
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