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What Causes Swelling In The Ear Of A 2 Year Old Boy?

Hi Doctor.. My son with 1 years and 11 months old got sudden swelling near his ear We have taken him to doctor and we have taken ultra sound scan and blood test.. The result came that parotid gland inflamated.. For that doctor given some anti biotic for 5 days... I want to know the reason for it.. I am not sure how it happened.. and Are we following the correct procedure to get it cured.. ? Please suggest if u have any points.. It will be a great help for me ..
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain swelling in front of the ear can be due to infection and inflammation in the Parotid gland and as the immunity of the toddlers is low they are more prone to get infections..
The infection in Parotid gland can be either bacterial or viral in nature but the viral infection causing Mumps is mostly bilateral, so there is a possibility that your son has got a bacterial infection of the Parotid gland and for which he is advised to take antibiotics..
I would suggest you to continue his medication for 5 days and in case if there is no improvement or the symptoms worsen consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can do investigations like Saliva culture, saliva amylase levels and confirm further..
In case if there is improvement continue the medications as advised..
Do cool compresses over the swelling..
Feed him with plenty of water and fluids and a soft diet..
Give him sufficient rest..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Swelling In The Ear Of A 2 Year Old Boy?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain swelling in front of the ear can be due to infection and inflammation in the Parotid gland and as the immunity of the toddlers is low they are more prone to get infections.. The infection in Parotid gland can be either bacterial or viral in nature but the viral infection causing Mumps is mostly bilateral, so there is a possibility that your son has got a bacterial infection of the Parotid gland and for which he is advised to take antibiotics.. I would suggest you to continue his medication for 5 days and in case if there is no improvement or the symptoms worsen consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can do investigations like Saliva culture, saliva amylase levels and confirm further.. In case if there is improvement continue the medications as advised.. Do cool compresses over the swelling.. Feed him with plenty of water and fluids and a soft diet.. Give him sufficient rest.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.