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What Is The Treatment For Hardened Left Cheek Muscle ?
hi my son has his left chhek muscle hardening for last 2 days ,its harder than his right cheek .he complain of pain around his left eye and also in the hardened part.what causes this .whats the diagnosis.and also the treatment for this.
Fri, 4 May 2012
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may be parotitis. inflammation of one of the salivary gland or secondary to tooth decay just below where swelling. you can try mild heat application and gentle massage from behind to front. but if it does not resolve or hardens further or he develops fever consult your doctor
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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