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What Is The Cause Of Swelling Below The Ear?
For about a week I have felt what seems to be a small swollen something just below my right ear lobe where my upper and lower jaw connect. I have not experienced any pain unless I touch the area, and then the pain is only slight. There is no discoloration. Is there a lymph node at that location? Could it just be a problem with a ligament or tendon?
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it could be swollen lymph node at that region,,it could also inflammation of parotid gland since it also present just below the earlobe..i suggest u take consult with a oral medicine or oral surgeon for a check up and treatment,, it could also be due to infected teeth causing swollen lymph node,,kindly get an ioap radiograph of teeth of that region..do salt water gargle thrice daily..hope it helps..tc
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