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I have chronic sialadenitis inside my right cheek. Do I need antibiotics or any test like MRI or CT?
Query: Hi doctor, I have chronic sialadenitis inside my right cheek (where parotid glands are), as told by my ENT specialist here. He ruled out some tumors and did not prescribe me any medicine. I also do not feel any pain, redness, or swelling. I just want a second opinion. Do I need to take any antibioti... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chronic inflammation of the parotid gland is known as chronic parotitis. Sialadenitis is a term generally used for submandibular and sublingual salivary glands. Common symptoms of chronic parotitis are repeated swellings in the parotid area associated with pain and tend... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My father is planning to undergo surgery for parotid gland swelling that occurred. We have undergone an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan for this purpose. I am attaching the reports of the MRI scan. Could you please provide us with a brief explanation regarding the following detai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have reviewed the attached reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). The MRI reveals a benign tumor of the parotid gland on the left side. According to the MRI findings, the cervica... Read Full »
Why is there pain in my parotid gland?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a pain in my parotid gland for about two months. It hurts when I am eating. The first taste of my food was worst. Now, I have a constant throbbing pain throughout the day and have even more pain while eating. I was sent to an ENT who told me to massage the area of pain while drinki... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It may be due to inflammation of the parotid gland or stone in the gland or a parotid abscess. After a thorough examination, we need to follow the following basic investigations to finalize the diagnosis: 1. Ultrasonography of the parotid re... Read Full »
Should I be concerned about the 3x4 mm movable lump on the parotid gland near my right ear?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 3 x 4 mm movable lump or lesion on the parotid gland next to my right ear. I have attached a photo of the ultrasound. Should I be concerned about it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A 3 x 4 mm lump in the parotid area is likely a tiny lymph node. Lymph node nes are numerous in the neck area, and the commonest cause for lymph nodes to get enlarged is an infection in the head and neck region, like a cold. The lump in the image (attachment removed ... Read Full »