Question 1

what would cause the gland in my head near ear to be swolen?  feeling fine and no other glands swollen

Accepted Answer

It depnds on its siz: You should monitor the size of your lymph gland. If it is less than 1.5 cm, it may not be anything to worry about. But if it is getting bigger and gets to be 2 cm or larger, then you should consult your doctor, as a biopsy may be desirable to find the cause. Nothing immediately to worry about,  but check if it is growing over the next 1-2 months or not..

Question 2

what could cause a swollen jaw and ear tissue or gland?

Accepted Answer

Parotid tumor: If this is in front of your ear.. It could be a tumor of the parotid gland. See your local ent.

Question 3

hello docs. i was wondering can thyroiditis cause swollen glands and pain in the ears?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Autoimmune thyroiditis (hashimoto's) can be associated with diffuse enlargement of lymph nodes, including those behind the ears. Other systemic symptoms may occur.

Question 4

do swollen neck glands cause clogged ears?

Accepted Answer

Overall: congestion can. May have congestion w swollen neck glands.

Question 5

would a perforated ear drum cause a swollen gland under the jaw?

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Infection: of the ear would cause both.
It's a pretty serious condition that requires attention.

Question 6

i think i have a swollen gland below my left ear lobe, right next to the top of my jaw. my ear burns also. hurts to look up/down. how to treat? cause?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation : Infection or more. This is something deep, affecting your ear and eye. This cannot wait, you need to see a doctor.

Question 7

can viral conjunctivitis cause swollen lymph glands around the neck and ear area?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Any eyelid infection, particularly viral conjunctivitis, can cause swollen lymph glands, or nodes, in the areas you described.

Question 8

pain behind the ear and in upper jaw with swollen glands what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Likely infection: Pain such as the one you are reporting can occur by a nearby infection such as sinusitis, sore throat, skin infection etc. If such complaints are experienced then one should definitely see their physician to be worked up the various causes.

Question 9

i have sore swollen gland underneath the ear, cheek swollen inside mouth and bad taste in the mouth. what  would cause this? dentist or dr. problem?

Accepted Answer

Parotitis: Parotitis is an inflammation of the parotid gland, which is a salivary gland on the side of the face just in front of and under the ear.  Given the associated bad taste, i suspect you may have a bacterial infection of that gland and a course of antibiotics is recommended.  You can see your primary care physician for this problem.

Question 10

preauricular gland swollen on right side only. child is 5. no other symptoms. cause for concern, or normal immune response to something? its palpable and movable and asymmetric. just below jaw joint in-front of ear. she is a tooth grinder at night?

Accepted Answer

: I don't consider this a cause for worry. They enlarge in response to some stimulus which might be on the local external skin or inside the mouth. They generally shrink back to resting size in 2-4 weeks. If continuously stimulated, they stay swollen.

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Hello docs. i was wondering can thyroiditis cause swollen glands and pain in the ears?

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Do swollen neck glands cause clogged ears?

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Would a perforated ear drum cause a swollen gland under the jaw?

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I think i have a swollen gland below my left ear lobe, right next to the top of my jaw. my ear burns also. hurts to look up/down. how to treat? cause?

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Can viral conjunctivitis cause swollen lymph glands around the neck and ear area?

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Pain behind the ear and in upper jaw with swollen glands what causes this?

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I have sore swollen gland underneath the ear, cheek swollen inside mouth and bad taste in the mouth. what would cause this? dentist or dr. problem?

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Preauricular gland swollen on right side only. child is 5. no other symptoms. cause for concern, or normal immune response to something? its palpable and movable and asymmetric. just below jaw joint in-front of ear. she is a tooth grinder at night?

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