Question 1

what does it mean when your left side of your face is swollen?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Without more information it's hard to know exactly what it means. The side of the face could mean a dental infection, an infection of the saliva gland, a skin infection, a benign growth as well as many other possibilities. If you are concerned about it then i would recommend seeing your primary care doctor or an ENT doctor for a complete evaluation.

Question 2

left side of face swollen i have no other symptoms feeling ok?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: to rule out dental abscess. The infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. See your dentist for examination, x-rays and treatment if needed.

Question 3

the lymph node on the back of my head left side is swollen, what does it mean?

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Depends : It could be cyst. Could also be a sign of infection. Requiring full exam. You should get checked out.

Question 4

the left side of my face and neck have been swollen for over a year. what could it be?

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See below: These are symtoms that need to be evaluated thoroughly your physician.  He/she will be able to discuss his/her findings and suggest a plan.

Question 5

the left side of my husbands head is swollen and tender to the touch. what could it be?

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Not normal: Unknown without more information but definitely abnormal See ENT doc for evaluation/recommendations.

Question 6

my daughter has the lymph nod of the left side of the face very swollen.. what can it be?

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Abcess: Generally lymph nodes are not located on the face per se but located on the front and back of the neck.  So 'something swollen' on the face may be an abcess that needs to be treated (and possibly drained). Mrsa is staph bug that can cause an abcess to 'come on quickly' so it is best to get seen! hope she it better soon !

Question 7

i started feeling a minor toothache on my left side the other day and today i can't feel the left side of my face it's just a little bit of swollen bu?

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5: 5 most dangerous words in the English language, "Maybe it will go away."  Infected teeth do not self-heal.  The infection is now spreading into surrounding facial tissues.  Please do not wait.  This requires immediate attention.  Call a Dentist and go see him/her ASAP.

Question 8

i have a slight pain on the left side of my neck sometimes when i cough or when i lower my head. what could it be. it doesn't appear to be swollen eith?

Accepted Answer

Muscle sprain: Your symptom are consistent with a pulled muscle in your neck. Take ibuprofen, heating pad to area. See a neurologist to r/o neck spine problem if your symptoms persists.

Question 9

i have a small movable lump on lower left head slightly from the back center, i dont have any symptoms,its just felt that my left side is more swollen than the right one?

Accepted Answer

BetterGetItChecked: It may be a cyst or a lipoma(fatty tumor)But we can not say exactly what it is without examination.I suggest you have it checked by your doctor to make the diagnosis and to know if it needs to be incised

Question 10

left side of face is completely swollen, as well my tooth is not in any pain its swollen and its hurting. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Infection: From your description, it seems you may have an infection.  This can be serious.  You need to see a dentist for an evaluation.

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What does it mean when your left side of your face is swollen?

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Left side of face swollen i have no other symptoms feeling ok?

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The lymph node on the back of my head left side is swollen, what does it mean?

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The left side of my face and neck have been swollen for over a year. what could it be?

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The left side of my husbands head is swollen and tender to the touch. what could it be?

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My daughter has the lymph nod of the left side of the face very swollen.. what can it be?

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I started feeling a minor toothache on my left side the other day and today i can't feel the left side of my face it's just a little bit of swollen bu?

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I have a slight pain on the left side of my neck sometimes when i cough or when i lower my head. what could it be. it doesn't appear to be swollen eith?

A member asked:

I have a small movable lump on lower left head slightly from the back center, i dont have any symptoms,its just felt that my left side is more swollen than the right one?

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Left side of face is completely swollen, as well my tooth is not in any pain its swollen and its hurting. what do i do?

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