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Parotid lump opposite ear. causing feeling of pressure & numbness in temporal area. felt like i was going to pass out at times. what could this be?

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Dr. David Satloff answered

Not sure get checked: get checked, rule out a parotid cyst impinging on CN7, facial nerve. Numbess always requires evaluation. Don't know why you feel like you are going to pass out, get checked.

Answered 9/5/2014

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A member asked:

Parotid lump opposite ear. causing feeling of pressure & numbness in temporal area. felt like i was going to pass out at times. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Satloff answered

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