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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Left Parotid Gland
Hello, I am 43 yo obese insulin dependant diabetic female.3 nights ago swelling and pain by left parotid gland. Swelling and red streaking is quite extensive and continues to grow even though we ve tried rocephine, clindamycin and now iv nafcillin. Painful. Unable to get ct due to body habitus. Any suggestions?
Mon, 19 May 2014
Hi, thank you for posting.
I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.
All your symptoms show that you suffer from bacterial parotitis. It is caused by some different factors and to find them you need some tests to determine the diagnosis.
In these cases parotid gland ultrasound is necessary.
An ear examination(otoscopy) is also recommended to rule out outer ear canal infection.
The results of these tests will help your doctor in determining the treatment.
Consult your otorhinolaryngologist.
I hope I answered your query.
Take Care.
Dr. Behar.
I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.
All your symptoms show that you suffer from bacterial parotitis. It is caused by some different factors and to find them you need some tests to determine the diagnosis.
In these cases parotid gland ultrasound is necessary.
An ear examination(otoscopy) is also recommended to rule out outer ear canal infection.
The results of these tests will help your doctor in determining the treatment.
Consult your otorhinolaryngologist.
I hope I answered your query.
Take Care.
Dr. Behar.
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