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I have a small swelling under my right jaw. Please help.

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Hi doctor,

Before ten days, I was taking some soup. When some of the soup went under my tongue, I got some sudden sour taste on my right side of my mouth and jaw. It got subsided in intensity and I examined my mouth inside for tender areas or asymmetries under my tongue. After that, I noticed a swelling in my submandibular duct on the right side. But I do not had any tenderness. On that night, I was eating some chips. After that, I noticed some discomfort in my right jaw with earache and pain while swallowing. I felt it in my throat too and I also noticed a golf-ball-sized swelling under my right jaw. After getting some advice from my father, I used some warm salt water rinses and external warm compresses. Within a short time, swelling got reduced. On repeated rinses, it got reduced minimally. Still, I had a palpable asymmetry on both sides of my jaw. Last night, I had some discomfort in that area and realized that it is getting swelled again. I am using salt rinses and compresses repeatedly. My swelling remains enlarged and it seems to be fluctuating in size. Sometimes, I have a referred pain in my ears. My submandibular duct seem to be swollen slightly. But after noticing a small white spot at the head of the duct, it got disappeared after using salt rinses. I think that this may be a small salivary stone. I do not have any fever or sour taste in my mouth or any other symptoms in my salivary gland. Before ten days, I recall that after eating a hard food, I got a cut in my gums through miscalculated bites and so it may have traumatized the duct. My symptoms got reduced after doing repeated saltwater gargles and warm compresses. I need medical advice on whether I am doing the right one.

Answered by Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

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MBBS

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Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar is an accomplished Otolaryngologist with expertise in head and neck surgery, as well as cochlear implant procedures. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. Known for his precision and patient-centered approach, Dr. Padiyar combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate care. 

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Hi,

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I think that you are suffering from an infected gland or sialolith or a traumatized duct. In all these three cases, you can follow this advice. Hydration is the keyway. Keep drinking five to six liters of boiled warm water every day. You can do salt water gargling eight to ten times a day for a month. It will help you a lot. You can take tablet Clindamycin 300 mg three times a day for five days. Try to eat on time. Avoid taking spicy, oily, and junk foods for a month. You need to take an ultrasound of salivary glands. It is definitely mandatory to see whether there are any impacted stone and parenchymal issues. Try to do it after the pandemic subsides. It will take some time to subside and it depends on how you follow this advice.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At April 29, 2020
Reviewed At June 28, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar is an accomplished Otolaryngologist with expertise in head and neck surgery, as well as cochlear implant procedures. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. Known for his precision and patient-centered approach, Dr. Padiyar combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate care. 

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar is an accomplished Otolaryngologist with expertise in head and neck surgery, as well as cochlear implant procedures. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. Known for his precision and patient-centered approach, Dr. Padiyar combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate care. 

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