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Should i be concerned if i woke up this morning with a swollen right cheek, why?
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Saliadenitis: Often sudden swelling of the cheek right behind the ear or right below the jawbone may be due to saliadenitis an acute inflammation of salivary tissue. Initial treatment with ibuprofen and aggressive hydration. Occasionally benefits from antibiotics. If persists for more than a week or two see a head and neck specialistm
Answered 10/7/2017
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