Question 1

iam wake up with a parotid gland swelling  and little pain in the morning  is it hiv?only in morning(10min) i don't have any other symptoms.

Accepted Answer

No: Parotid gland swelling by itself is not a sign of hiv. 
If it is indeed the parotid gland, and it intermittently swells, it could be an obstruction in the duct of the gland.

Question 2

i believe i am suffering from parotid gland swelling  it's very painful and noticeably swollen.  i have no cold or flue symptoms.  should i go to er?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you should: get to a doctor because it could be parotitis or stone in Swensen's duct, especially if it is very painful.  It could also be inflamed lymph node.  Either way, you might need antibiotics to get better.

Question 3

i have noticed numbness in the left parotid gland in front of the ear and tenderness inside left ear. there is no swelling. where can n be due? no other symptom?

Accepted Answer

Facial numbness : Pain or numbness in the area in front of the ear of the face can be related to the parotid gland, possibly a stone in the gland, facial nervecompression from swelling which can be painful or cause paralysis of the muscles of the face. It would be important for your doctor to examine the area and do appropriate testing to arrive at a accurate diagnosis.

Question 4

have noticed numbness in the left parotid gland in front of the ear and tenderness inside left ear. there is no swelling. i feel the area when i touch it. where can n be due? no other symptom?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: Because so many systems are present in that small area, there may be one or multiple causes. Would suggest that you see specialist Oral Surgeon AND specialist ENT to begin the diagnostic process.

Question 5

my symptoms are, parotid gland swelling left side,  extremely painful headache,  dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, always tired, could i have mumps?

Accepted Answer

see ENT: For an accurate diagnosis.  Mumps would not be a likely scenario.

Question 6

what does parotid gland do?

Accepted Answer

Parotid: Secrete saliva for food digestion.

Question 7

what causes the parotid gland to spasm?

Accepted Answer

Parotid spasm: The parotid gland is on of the large glands that makes saliva. The duct or tube that drains it secretes saliva into the mouth from the cheek oposite the second molar. I that tube is blocked or partially blocked, the gland spasms as it tries to secrete the saliva. The tube can be swollen from an inflammatory process or there could be a stone, it could be from dehydration, or it could be from tumor.

Question 8

what will happen if i pierce my parotid gland?

Accepted Answer

Bad things: You could leak saliva out of your face continuously.  You could get a flesh-eating bacterial infection that would require removal of a big portion of the surrounding tissue.  You could paralyze part of your face.  Why would you want to do that?

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: parotid gland?

Accepted Answer

Parotid gland: There are two such glands one in front of each ear. They are the largest saliva producing glands and produce around 75% of the saliva when you eat.

Question 10

can a parotid gland shrink by taking natural herbs instead of being cut on im so afraid because of the facial nerves.

Accepted Answer

Science data: while many people offer options and results with natural remedies it remains difficult to know the truth.  Surgery has results and are disclosed.  The next part is the honesty of risks like facial nerve injury.  But it is a low risk and the nerve can return.  Talk more to your doctor and ask if any patients can be contacted for you to learn more.  Hope this helps.

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Iam wake up with a parotid gland swelling and little pain in the morning is it hiv?only in morning(10min) i don't have any other symptoms.

A member asked:

I believe i am suffering from parotid gland swelling it's very painful and noticeably swollen. i have no cold or flue symptoms. should i go to er?

A member asked:

I have noticed numbness in the left parotid gland in front of the ear and tenderness inside left ear. there is no swelling. where can n be due? no other symptom?

A member asked:

Have noticed numbness in the left parotid gland in front of the ear and tenderness inside left ear. there is no swelling. i feel the area when i touch it. where can n be due? no other symptom?

A member asked:

My symptoms are, parotid gland swelling left side, extremely painful headache, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, always tired, could i have mumps?

A member asked:

What does parotid gland do?

A member asked:

What causes the parotid gland to spasm?

A member asked:

What will happen if i pierce my parotid gland?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: parotid gland?

A member asked:

Can a parotid gland shrink by taking natural herbs instead of being cut on im so afraid because of the facial nerves.

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