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Lump Under Jaw, Root Canal Done, Back Molar Pulled, Infected Saliva Glands Treated. Occasional Facial, Ear Pain. Treatment?
for about 3 years now i've dealt with a lump under my right jaw. I saw my dentist, as he thought it was an absese tooth. I had two root canals and finally had back molar pulled. the lump was still there. I saw an ent and was told I had infected saliva glands. I did all I was told and lump still remains. I occasionally have ear pain and right facial pain. I now have what I think is a stye on my right eye lid but cant help but think maybe it isn't and this is related to the other sysmptoms I have or had on the right side of my face. im a 37 year old female.
Tue, 20 Aug 2013
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
Lump under jaw may be due to spread of infection into periapical area and thereby into tissue spaces.
The socket has to be irrigated and curetted well .
Take amoxycillin as well as metronidazole tablets.
An x-ray of the affected area will help to evaluate cause of infection.
Please do visit an ENT specialist regarding the ear pain.
Swish with lukewarm saline frequently.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for writing to us.
Lump under jaw may be due to spread of infection into periapical area and thereby into tissue spaces.
The socket has to be irrigated and curetted well .
Take amoxycillin as well as metronidazole tablets.
An x-ray of the affected area will help to evaluate cause of infection.
Please do visit an ENT specialist regarding the ear pain.
Swish with lukewarm saline frequently.
Hope this helps.
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Hi there,
Thanks for asking your query,
Please contact an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon if you develop a persistent lump.your doctor will examine your head and neck, including the area inside your mouth. The doctor will press gently on areas of your cheeks and jaw to feel for lumps, areas of tenderness. Then, depending on your symptoms, history and physical findings, the doctor may order few tests like:
1.MRI or CT scans to check for tumors and for stones
2.FNAC to determine whether a tumor is cancerous
3.Blood tests to measure antibodies against specific viral infections or nutritional or hormonal problems.
4.salivary function test to determine Sjogren's syndrome ,including eye test.
Follow these home remedies and visit a doctor as soon as possible:
if you smoke please avoid smoking.
Eat a healthy diet.
Drink six to eight glasses of water daily to avoid dehydration.
Practice good oral hygiene, with regular tooth brushing and flossing.
GET WELL SOON
Regards,
dr.naveen
Thanks for asking your query,
Please contact an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon if you develop a persistent lump.your doctor will examine your head and neck, including the area inside your mouth. The doctor will press gently on areas of your cheeks and jaw to feel for lumps, areas of tenderness. Then, depending on your symptoms, history and physical findings, the doctor may order few tests like:
1.MRI or CT scans to check for tumors and for stones
2.FNAC to determine whether a tumor is cancerous
3.Blood tests to measure antibodies against specific viral infections or nutritional or hormonal problems.
4.salivary function test to determine Sjogren's syndrome ,including eye test.
Follow these home remedies and visit a doctor as soon as possible:
if you smoke please avoid smoking.
Eat a healthy diet.
Drink six to eight glasses of water daily to avoid dehydration.
Practice good oral hygiene, with regular tooth brushing and flossing.
GET WELL SOON
Regards,
dr.naveen
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