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What Does Sore Lump Behind Ear With Swelling Indicate?
I have delveloped a somewhat large lump under my ear lobe (just in the last 48 hours). It is sore to the touch and when I eat, the area of the lump gets very swollen almost feels like the motion of my jaw movement makes it swell. My teeth feel fine. I am 57 yrs old and I am in good health otherwise. What could this be ?
Mon, 8 Dec 2014
Hi,
From history it seems that there might be having two possibilities,
1,Swelling in parotid duct causing collection of saliva due to blocking while taking food.
2, there might be having some problem with TM joint like lax TM joint muscles.
Consult oral surgeon and get examined.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that there might be having two possibilities,
1,Swelling in parotid duct causing collection of saliva due to blocking while taking food.
2, there might be having some problem with TM joint like lax TM joint muscles.
Consult oral surgeon and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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