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I have parotid gland swelling. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I was sick for two weeks with flu and now I have parotid gland infection (swelling) on the right side of my face which is getting bigger on the second day of antibiotics. The ultrasound and complete blood count were checked. Kindly tell me what has to be done. Please give your suggesti... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your symptom details and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your reports show enlarged parotid gland with a cyst in the gland. This is due to parotitis. Usually, this kind of swelling will reduce in size with medication only. You need... Read Full »
Will Doxy and Flavospas cause fat loss from the body?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sexual exposure around four months ago, and after that, I found a swelling in my right scrotum (after scanning found benign) consulted a urologist and told him about my exposure, and he prescribed Azhithral injections, but I was unable to take as it became allergic i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to know some more information such as how much weight have you lost in the last four to six months, the presence of any other symptoms like fever, diarrhea, joints pain, recurrent oral or genital ulcer. Was there any ulcer over the scrotum during the swelling?... 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 »
What causes high alkaline phosphatase in children?
Query: Hi doctor, My 3-year-old daughter has recently been in hospital with a large lump on her jaw where her neck meets her ear. She had some blood works done and was treated with IV antibiotics for 24 hours, then given oral antibiotics for seven days. She went for the follow-up to the general physician,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Neck swelling can be due to parotitis, or it can be lymph node swelling. Iron deficiency anemia is a very common problem in growing infants. The reason is usually nutritional, either decreased oral intake or deceased absorption of iron from the gut. From your query, ... Read Full »
What type of food should I take to avoid parotitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have parotitis confirmed by the doctor two days back and the right side has got swollen a bit. What type of food I should take and what to avoid? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Parotitis is the medical term for when the parotid gland gets inflamed or infected. This occurs when it is dehydrated. This means their body has lost too much water, just had surgery, have a blockage in their parotid gland or duct. Put heat on the swollen area. Wet a cl... Read Full »