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Swollen parotid glands for 31 days only 10% better since onset. large bumps on back of tongue and white coating have appeared. antibiotics failed.
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Parotitis: Please see an ENT doctor for dilatation of your parotid duct. The white coating could be thrush from being on antibiotics.
Answered 11/29/2014
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Viral ?: It could be viral in nature or a number of other medical issues. Unfortunately the internet is not a good source of help for these types of situations. Have you seen ENT specialist ?
Answered 7/27/2014
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