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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Jaw

My son has one swollen jaw. He had a ct that discovered extra lymph tissue in the jaw. The doctor said over time it should not increase in size but will instead grow as he does. People are constantly pointing out this swollen area on his face thinking infection from tooth as the problem or just asking what happened. Is there a way of fixing this problem? He was told once that this type of thing is more popular in the neck than jaw. In the jaw is a lot of nerves and surgery has been discouraged. Any thoughts?
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful jaw. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like swelling salivary gland , tooth infection , mumps or fracture . I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . Doctor recommend surgical excision of gland or may drain the cyst . For now eat soft , maintain proper oral hygiene , apply warm compresses and do warm saline rinses .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Jaw

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful jaw. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like swelling salivary gland , tooth infection , mumps or fracture . I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . Doctor recommend surgical excision of gland or may drain the cyst . For now eat soft , maintain proper oral hygiene , apply warm compresses and do warm saline rinses . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari