A member asked:

Hi i have swelling on both sides of my inner check it's pretty painful and red what can cause this?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Inner cheek swelling: Could be aphtous ulcers, biting cheeks from malalignment of teeth, salivary gland blockage ( though bilateral is unusual), strep if new onset , other infection. Would seek medical attention today may need antibiotics.

Answered 9/29/2016

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