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What Causes Recurring Swelling Of Jaw?

Hello, I have had swelling on the right side of my jaw line that shows up over night and last for 2-3 days then goes away. This has happened approximately once every 2 months for the past 2.5 years. My primary care Dr. doesn t think its lymph related though a lymph under my chin does get enlarged when my jaw swells. I ve seen an ENT dr. and he doesn t believe it to be salivary stones as I thought it could have been. The Dentest and Oral Surgeon don t think its tooth related after examining X-rays. Any suggestions or thoughts?
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain recurring swelling over the jawline that comes and goes every 2 months and persists for around 2 to 3 days seems to be most probably due to causes like recurring infection in the salivary gland as you have an accompanying lymph node that gets swollen under the chin..

It seems to be most probably related to salivary glands and needs a thorough evaluation and investigation of the salivary glands..

You can consult an Oral Physician or an Oral Pathologist and be specific to consult when the swelling is present..
You can get MRI of the glands done along with saliva culture for diagnosis..
In case of infection a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, cool compresses over swelling and also drinking plenty of water can help..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Recurring Swelling Of Jaw?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain recurring swelling over the jawline that comes and goes every 2 months and persists for around 2 to 3 days seems to be most probably due to causes like recurring infection in the salivary gland as you have an accompanying lymph node that gets swollen under the chin.. It seems to be most probably related to salivary glands and needs a thorough evaluation and investigation of the salivary glands.. You can consult an Oral Physician or an Oral Pathologist and be specific to consult when the swelling is present.. You can get MRI of the glands done along with saliva culture for diagnosis.. In case of infection a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, cool compresses over swelling and also drinking plenty of water can help.. Hope this helps.. Regards..