HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pricking Pain And Bump Under The Skin Of Cheek?

I feel a needle like prick when i rub my flinger on my cheek. The needle like pain is under the cheek skin. Now a bump is coming out after feeling this for a few months. The needle like prick can still be felt when I rub the small bump on my skin. What is this?
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi dear ,

The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards infection of salivary gland specially parotid gland . It is located in each cheek over the jaw in front of the ears. Inflammation of parotid gland is called parotitis . There can be many cause for swelling of parotid gland like Blockage from salivary duct stones , poor oral hygiene and some underlying infection. I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , blood teats or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics or ant viral drugs depending upon the diagnosis , there is also a option of surgical removal in complicated cases . Maintain good oral hygiene and give warm compresses to that area.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pricking Pain And Bump Under The Skin Of Cheek?

Hi dear , The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards infection of salivary gland specially parotid gland . It is located in each cheek over the jaw in front of the ears. Inflammation of parotid gland is called parotitis . There can be many cause for swelling of parotid gland like Blockage from salivary duct stones , poor oral hygiene and some underlying infection. I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , blood teats or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics or ant viral drugs depending upon the diagnosis , there is also a option of surgical removal in complicated cases . Maintain good oral hygiene and give warm compresses to that area. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari