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Having Discomfort In Face Underneath Ear. Feels Like Lock Jaw. Having Watery Saliva. Is There Any Risk Of Stroke?

Hello. Im having discomfort on the left side of my face underneath my left ear. I feels as if i have the mumps or lock jaw. it started last week, my fist small bite of potato chip sent a sesation thourgh my mouth of watery saliva. since then. each time the passed couple of days when i try to eat that weird feeling comes again..im in my 60s and concern that i may be having a stroke
Thu, 5 Sep 2013
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there is inflamation of parotid glands or stone in the salivary gland duct causing the problems
need to get investigated for parotid gland disease or stone in ducts in consultation with ent doctor
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Having Discomfort In Face Underneath Ear. Feels Like Lock Jaw. Having Watery Saliva. Is There Any Risk Of Stroke?

there is inflamation of parotid glands or stone in the salivary gland duct causing the problems need to get investigated for parotid gland disease or stone in ducts in consultation with ent doctor