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Could swelling in front of ear be linked to smoking?
Query: Hello doctor, I have little swelling in front of ear on parotid gland for about 10 days. I feel pain while chewing. Nothing else apart that. I can open my mouth wide. Local doctor gave me some antibiotics and now my pain is gone 90 %. Since I am a smoker. So my question is what is the reason for thi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms of swelling in front of cheek while chewing and increase in pain indicates it is originating in the parotid salivary gland. This typically indicates there is an obstruction to the draining duct of salivary gland leading to increase in size while chewing.... Read Full »
Which doctor specializes in cheek and throat problems?
Query: Hi doctor, For the last one and a half month, I have been having a swelling inside the cheek and some stiffness in the right throat. Rarely, I have gotten white and red patches. Now, I have one line in my lips and some small red dots, which come on and off. When I consulted a general surgeon, he sai... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to see a general physician to get treatment for this. This is most certainly an infection like mumps or rubella from your symptoms that you have described. It is a classic case with typical symptoms. It is a viral illness and you need antiviral therapy and not a... Read Full »