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What Causes Swollen Lymph On Near TMJ?

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Posted on Sat, 6 Dec 2014
Question: I had an upper respiratory infection and have been on antibiotics for 7 days. I have
e a swollen lymph node near my TMJ on my left check. Is that normal?
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Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be Infected pre-auricular lymph node/parotid

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

According to the description provided by you, I do feel, you could be having a pre-auricular lymph node secondary to the infection in the surrounding region. The other probable cause could be an enlarged parotid gland.

If it is a pre-auricular lymph node, then you don't have to worry. With the present set of antibiotics, the lymph node will reduce automatically. If there is any skin infection (such as boil, acne) in the surrounding region or inflammation in the external ear canal, it has to be addressed first.

Hope this answer has been helpful to you. I will be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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What Causes Swollen Lymph On Near TMJ?

Brief Answer: Could be Infected pre-auricular lymph node/parotid Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting the query According to the description provided by you, I do feel, you could be having a pre-auricular lymph node secondary to the infection in the surrounding region. The other probable cause could be an enlarged parotid gland. If it is a pre-auricular lymph node, then you don't have to worry. With the present set of antibiotics, the lymph node will reduce automatically. If there is any skin infection (such as boil, acne) in the surrounding region or inflammation in the external ear canal, it has to be addressed first. Hope this answer has been helpful to you. I will be available for the follow-up queries. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar N. ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon