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Swelling Below Left Ear, No Pain, Dysphagia, Dry Mouth. Taking BP Medication, Statins. Due To Tumor?
Good morning Doctor, my mother developed a slight swelling below the left ear for about 1 year duration.but she doesn t have any pain, dysphagia ,drying of mouth.she is hyertensive & and taking medicines for 7 years.also taking statin drugs. I am very anxious that whether is it due to any tumour.whom should we consult{ENT/general surgeon} doctor?
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
If the swelling has been of the same size and consistency for a year now then it is highly unlikely that it is due to a tumour.
But you must consult an ENT specialist to know the cause of the swelling.
Regards, Dr Kishori.
If the swelling has been of the same size and consistency for a year now then it is highly unlikely that it is due to a tumour.
But you must consult an ENT specialist to know the cause of the swelling.
Regards, Dr Kishori.
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