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Can Parotid Gland Tumor Cause Pain And Tinnitus?
My husband has a 3.5cmx3cm mass in the deep lobe of parotid gland. He has been suffering from pain in his neck and shooting headache on the same side. He also has constant ringing in his ear for months. Can the tumor be causing the pain and tinnitus??
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
Hi dear ,
As per your query your husband has parotid gland tumor along with tinnitus . Well yes parotid tumor can cause tinnitus in many ways . Parotid gland tumor sometimes leads to difficulty in opening of mouth which further cause problem to temporomandibular joint ( TMJ ) and TMJ problem can cause tinnitus . Continue stress and anxiety can also be one of the reasons for tinnitus . Tinnitus can also occur due to nerve compression or any alteration in the blood flow due to pressure exert by growing tumor . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order MRI OR CT scan . Doctor may prescribe medicines like muscle relaxant , Eperisone hydrochloride or recommend removal of tumor . Try to keep yourself stress free .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query your husband has parotid gland tumor along with tinnitus . Well yes parotid tumor can cause tinnitus in many ways . Parotid gland tumor sometimes leads to difficulty in opening of mouth which further cause problem to temporomandibular joint ( TMJ ) and TMJ problem can cause tinnitus . Continue stress and anxiety can also be one of the reasons for tinnitus . Tinnitus can also occur due to nerve compression or any alteration in the blood flow due to pressure exert by growing tumor . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order MRI OR CT scan . Doctor may prescribe medicines like muscle relaxant , Eperisone hydrochloride or recommend removal of tumor . Try to keep yourself stress free .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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