A member asked:

Um swollen under my eargoin to my jaw dr told me it was swollen gland da went down but came bac hurtn bad what can l do without doin to the dr to help?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen and an ice pack. If it persists past a few days or if you get a fever you'll need to see the doctor

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 7/17/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

IBU/warm compresses: You can try Ibuprofen and warm compresses and if the gland does not go down in 1-2 days, than you need to see the Dr. for an evaluation.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/17/2014

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A member asked:

Um swollen under my eargoin to my jaw dr told me it was swollen gland da went down but came bac hurtn bad what can l do without doin to the dr to help?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Dr Khan agreed

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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