Question 1

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 2

my gland is swollen right where my jaw and neck meet, right under my earlobe. my ears have also been swelling. what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Maybe Parotitis: The parotid glands are the saliva-producing glands.
Parotitis is an inflammation of one or both parotid glands. There are a number of causes including infection (both bacterial and viral), autoimmune (sjogren syndrome), obstructing stone or other causes of blockage, as well as sarcoidosis among many other less common causes. You need to see your physician.

Question 3

for 3 yrs i have had 1 hard swollen gland that itches on the r side where the jaw \ neck meet, swelling comes and goes \ear ringing. what is it?

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Needs to be seen: If you have had a lymph node (gland) that has been enlarged for more than three months, you should have it evaluated by your doctor.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

hard swollen gland where jaw meets ear. likely parotid. had for years, but now seems to be causing tmj symp who best dr or dentist to help?

Accepted Answer

Oral surgeon: or a TMJ specialist are best to diagnose and treat TMJ related symptoms,and should be able to see if there are any things associated with the parotid gland or affected by it and suggest treatment plan .

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

dangers with swollen submandibular glands and or swollen parotid glands? the ones i have swollen i can feel under the jaw and it hurts ears at times.

Accepted Answer

Chronic infection: Chronic infection of salivary glands may be like any infection and spread infection throughout your system. 
Try massage, reduce swelling with enzymes such as papain/bromelain such as Clear.ease.

Question 8

i got hit right where the jaw connects to the neck. and my ear hurts when i yawn or hiccup. it is also swollen in that area. could it be the  glands?

Accepted Answer

No: It could be the neck of the mandible or the tissues surrounding it. Treat it like a bad bruise or contusion. If it is not improving or your bite is off, see your dentist. All the best.

Question 9

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 10

clindamycin for ear infection? wi it work? and is a swollen gland under the jaw by the ear part of the ear infection

Accepted Answer

Yes for some inf: ear infections can be caused by several different organisms.Some of them are treated with clindamycin but that is not a first line antibiotic.It is generally used for resistant/chronic infections.

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

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My gland is swollen right where my jaw and neck meet, right under my earlobe. my ears have also been swelling. what is going on?

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For 3 yrs i have had 1 hard swollen gland that itches on the r side where the jaw \ neck meet, swelling comes and goes \ear ringing. what is it?

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

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Hard swollen gland where jaw meets ear. likely parotid. had for years, but now seems to be causing tmj symp who best dr or dentist to help?

A member asked:

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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Dangers with swollen submandibular glands and or swollen parotid glands? the ones i have swollen i can feel under the jaw and it hurts ears at times.

A member asked:

I got hit right where the jaw connects to the neck. and my ear hurts when i yawn or hiccup. it is also swollen in that area. could it be the glands?

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

A member asked:

Clindamycin for ear infection? wi it work? and is a swollen gland under the jaw by the ear part of the ear infection

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