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What Causes Swelling Near Jaw And Difficulty In Swallowing?
Question: Hello Doctor,
My mother aged 60 was having swelling near jaw and difficulty in swallowing. ENT surgeon after investigating, prescribed for Ultrasound. on the basis of USound report doctor told that the problem shall be resolved by medcation. But to be sure he suggested FNAC. Please check the attached Ultrasound report and tell if there is something serious. Please suggest if FNAC is really necessary .
regards
XXXX
My mother aged 60 was having swelling near jaw and difficulty in swallowing. ENT surgeon after investigating, prescribed for Ultrasound. on the basis of USound report doctor told that the problem shall be resolved by medcation. But to be sure he suggested FNAC. Please check the attached Ultrasound report and tell if there is something serious. Please suggest if FNAC is really necessary .
regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Your mother are most probably having Sialadenitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , seen your mother report and understand your concern.
After reading your mother clinical history & sonographic report it appears that your mother are most probably having Sialadenitis ( inflammation of a salivary gland ).
In my opinion , swelling will decrease within 10 days with medical treatment .
If swelling will not subside within 10 days , FNAC needed to know the cause for swelling & organism involved .
If I were her treating Doctor for this case , I would advice her
Antibiotic ,
anti inflammatory analgesic Paracetamol + Ibuprofen combination ,
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Plenty of fluids & ORS powder solution .
She will get relief .
You can discuss this with your treating doctor.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Your mother are most probably having Sialadenitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , seen your mother report and understand your concern.
After reading your mother clinical history & sonographic report it appears that your mother are most probably having Sialadenitis ( inflammation of a salivary gland ).
In my opinion , swelling will decrease within 10 days with medical treatment .
If swelling will not subside within 10 days , FNAC needed to know the cause for swelling & organism involved .
If I were her treating Doctor for this case , I would advice her
Antibiotic ,
anti inflammatory analgesic Paracetamol + Ibuprofen combination ,
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Plenty of fluids & ORS powder solution .
She will get relief .
You can discuss this with your treating doctor.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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