Question 1

my left cheek is swollen what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Infection is poss.: This kind of issue needs to be seen by a clinician to be properly assessed. It could be anything from a tooth infection to a backed up major salivary gland. Start with a dentist to determine the cause of the swelling. If they can't link it to a dental issue you may well be referred to physician for further evaluation.

Question 2

my upper left cheek is swollen what could this be from?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: It may be a tooth infection. You need to see a dentist asap.

Question 3

my sons left cheek is swollen (looks like a chipmunk on the one side) and he is complaining about pain now and then?

Accepted Answer

Few possibilities: This could be either dental or cheek related. It could be a bacterial infection within the tissues or  a viral or bacterial infection in the parotid gland (mumps, bacterial parotitis). If he was never immunized for it mumps is possib le but not the only germ that does it. He needs to be examined.

Question 4

my left side of face/cheek is swollen,it has been this way for maybe 4 or 5 years. i would really like some advice on what steps to take.

Accepted Answer

PCP and Dentist: Please see your dentist. Sometimes the underlying cause is a dental problem. An xray to ensure that there is no dental problem is one starting point. Chronic sinusitis may also be another cause. Rinse nasal passages with saline and monitor your temperature.

Question 5

my four month old has a swollen left cheek but seems otherwise happy. she has torticollis and favorsthe other side and im not sure if its connected.?

Accepted Answer

Drooling effect: Two problems are seen in children with torticollis: plagiocephaly and facial irritation.  When on their back one side of the skull flattens.  When on their front, one side of face gets irritated.  Need to continue to reposition and watch and allow to adjust.

Question 6

i have woken up with a swollen left cheek. my lips are numb and the gun area on the inside is sensitive to the touch.

Accepted Answer

Go to Urgent Care: Symptoms such as this should be evaluated promptly. I wonder 'what' might have happened to you yesterday that could possibly affect that side? I wonder too if you've been under significant stress. One of my considerations would be early shingles- so for that reason I would want you to be seen. If it is shingles, you can get antiviral treatment to stop it. There are of course other causes so see MD

Question 7

the outer left side of my cheek is tremendously swollen and at first i thought it was just a zit. unfortunately since it pops it has not stopped oozin?

Accepted Answer

Needs drainage: Ryan,
This sounds like a real abscess, perhaps from the "zit" or perhaps from a cyst.  Either way, if it continues to ooze and is still swollen and painful, it probably needs help to get all of the pus out.  You should go to a clinic or an ER to get the opening enlarged and possibly pack to keep it open.  They will numb it.  Meanwhile, put warm compresses on it and apply very gentle pressure.

Question 8

i woke up and my whole left cheek is severly swollen and in pain along with my left ear?

Accepted Answer

? Parotitis: You may have parotid gland inflammation or may be mumps if not immunized. Please see your doc. Ear ache can occur as referred pain when parotid gland can get involved.

Question 9

hello, i have what seems to be a swollen lymph node in my cheek of my left buttock near the crease. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Pilonidal: CYSTS can begin this way....in person exam recommended.

Hope this is helpful!

Dr Z

Question 10

i have got a swollen mouth under my left cheek, how to get rid of it  ?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: The treatment depends on the cause. If this is due to trauma or injury, ice packs and a tincture of time may help. If there is no trauma, then an infection is more likely, and you should seek evaluation to determine the cause. See your doctor.

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My left side of face/cheek is swollen,it has been this way for maybe 4 or 5 years. i would really like some advice on what steps to take.

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My four month old has a swollen left cheek but seems otherwise happy. she has torticollis and favorsthe other side and im not sure if its connected.?

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I have woken up with a swollen left cheek. my lips are numb and the gun area on the inside is sensitive to the touch.

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The outer left side of my cheek is tremendously swollen and at first i thought it was just a zit. unfortunately since it pops it has not stopped oozin?

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I woke up and my whole left cheek is severly swollen and in pain along with my left ear?

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Hello, i have what seems to be a swollen lymph node in my cheek of my left buttock near the crease. what could this be?

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I have got a swollen mouth under my left cheek, how to get rid of it ?

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