Question 1

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

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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 2

i have excrutiating pain in my jaw in front of my ear and have swollen glands behind my ear and neck. the pain seems worse after eating. could this be a parotid salivary gland blockage or cyst? i don't have a fever or any other symptoms and haven't had a

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See a doctor: This is not a problem which can be approached on the internet.  You will have to be seen and examined, and perhaps tested for allergies..

Question 3

i have swollen glands in right side of neck behind my ear and a bulging painful knot growing bigger on top of my head. what could be the reason for this?

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: infected hair follicles is my bet.  Give us a call and show us pictures. As they say a picture is worth 1,000 words.

Question 4

hi there i have visibly swollen glands below my jaw line pain extends up behind my jaw in front of my ears i have a continuous headache and feel weak throughout the day i'm struggling to swallow and wen i do it's accompanied by a sharp pain?

Accepted Answer

Get checked!: Sore throat with swollen glands could be due to strep throat which needs antibiotic treatment. There are other possible causes as well, both viral and bacterial. See a doc ASAP to sort them out.

Question 5

need help! i have had a swollen glands under my right ear by my jaw.  pain in my sinuses. lumps on the roof of my mouth. imflammed nostrals.  3yrs?

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See a doctor: If this has lasted for 3 years (as i understand, ) you should definitely be evaluated by a physician. With these symptoms, i would have recommended evaluation after 2-3 weeks.

Please see someone asap--doesn't matter what kind of doctor to start--just do it now.

Good luck.

Question 6

gum cancer symptoms? i have a good sized solidlump on gum line where my left bottom wisdom tooth was 9 yrs ago.swollen glands & pain in neck jaw & ear

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Probably infection: You must see a dentist. Xray can reveal a cyst, residual root, other infections from teeth, or cancer. Check it out.

Question 7

i have very painful swollen glands on my jaw, in front of my ear, and my lymph nodes behin my ear and neck are swollen and extremely painful. i have seen a doctor and i was told that my body is fighting infection, but i don't have any other signs. could t

Accepted Answer

Need lab studies: Mono? Other illness with lymphadenopathy?

Question 8

hi,for past two days i have had very sore/ scratchy throat.much difficulty swallowing. swollen glands under jaw, ears blocked & cough.
what can i do to treat cause?
how long should i ride it out for before getting medical assistance?

Accepted Answer

Suspect Viral headco: Your symptoms are  like a virus infection causing you to have what is called Common head Cold.
This is a common illness that affects all of us once or twice a year. Sometimes it can be Flu, which is more severe.For treatment, take lots of warm liquids(soups, tea, coffee) and take a decongestant medication. Paracetamol pills will help to relieve the symptoms which may last 3-5 days, then go away.

Question 9

taking bactrimds for impetigo. few days ago pain/press. behind eyes, nausea, swollen glands back of head, fever, bodyaches, flu shot in sept. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection?: Pain behind your eyes is typical for a sinus infection. The nausea, sweats, chills and body aches could be signs of a bacterial or viral infection, including the flu or mono. The flu shot protects 50-70% of healthy adults, so you can still get the flu, which is a virus. If it's a bacterial infection of your sinuses, Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) likely isn't enough. Either way, you're very ill, so please call your doc!

Question 10

if you have an ear infection, can you have swollen glands on the back of the head?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lymph glands in the posterior triangle of the neck, usually behind the ear drain infections usually from the external ear or ear canal.  They are usually firm, not larger then 0.5-1.0 cm and can be tender.

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

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I have excrutiating pain in my jaw in front of my ear and have swollen glands behind my ear and neck. the pain seems worse after eating. could this be a parotid salivary gland blockage or cyst? i don't have a fever or any other symptoms and haven't had a

A member asked:

I have swollen glands in right side of neck behind my ear and a bulging painful knot growing bigger on top of my head. what could be the reason for this?

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Hi there i have visibly swollen glands below my jaw line pain extends up behind my jaw in front of my ears i have a continuous headache and feel weak throughout the day i'm struggling to swallow and wen i do it's accompanied by a sharp pain?

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Need help! i have had a swollen glands under my right ear by my jaw. pain in my sinuses. lumps on the roof of my mouth. imflammed nostrals. 3yrs?

A member asked:

Gum cancer symptoms? i have a good sized solidlump on gum line where my left bottom wisdom tooth was 9 yrs ago.swollen glands & pain in neck jaw & ear

A member asked:

I have very painful swollen glands on my jaw, in front of my ear, and my lymph nodes behin my ear and neck are swollen and extremely painful. i have seen a doctor and i was told that my body is fighting infection, but i don't have any other signs. could t

A member asked:

Hi,for past two days i have had very sore/ scratchy throat.much difficulty swallowing. swollen glands under jaw, ears blocked & cough. what can i do to treat cause? how long should i ride it out for before getting medical assistance?

A member asked:

Taking bactrimds for impetigo. few days ago pain/press. behind eyes, nausea, swollen glands back of head, fever, bodyaches, flu shot in sept. ideas?

A member asked:

If you have an ear infection, can you have swollen glands on the back of the head?

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