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What Causes Swollen Gland Under The Jaw?
I have a swollen gland underneath the left side of my jaw when eat spicy food. It usually doesn't bother me, only when I eat something spicy, like the spice irritates it. It swells the gland under the back left jaw, and my saliva gland all the way up in my mouth on the underside. How concerned should I be?
Thu, 20 Nov 2014
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You need to make sure whether any cavity is present on that side in any tooth...
it usually is painful, but as such you do notchave any pain i beleive.
Does the swelling go away completely after sometime?
Sometimes the gland opening might be blocked causing the saliva to accumulate leading to swelling and later it subside as soon as spocy food is removed.
you need to visit a dentist soon as it can get painful soon...
thank you.
You need to make sure whether any cavity is present on that side in any tooth...
it usually is painful, but as such you do notchave any pain i beleive.
Does the swelling go away completely after sometime?
Sometimes the gland opening might be blocked causing the saliva to accumulate leading to swelling and later it subside as soon as spocy food is removed.
you need to visit a dentist soon as it can get painful soon...
thank you.
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