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A member asked:

Not sjogens no tumor no stones or blockages just swollen salivary glands?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Infection: More information of the history of the swollen salivary glands is needed. You may have an infection like sialadinitis. An MRI of the salivary glands will be helpful.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/15/2019

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Inflammation: The salivary glands can be swollen due to inflammation. Have you ruled out bacterial or viral infections? Also dryness tends to cause inflammation. Several products are available to keep your mouth moist. The easiest way to improve dryness is drinking water.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/12/2015

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I have small fiber neuropathy diagnosed by skin biopsy. I have had a swollen submandibular salivary gland and lymph nodes on the left side of my neck for the past 5 years, no salivary stones present or blockage. Could there be a correlation?

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A member asked:

Hi can tumor lump shrink wen using antibaoutic n cum back wen stop im worring my parodic gland ouside wen i touch is pain n bumpk inside but inside my mouth nothing just swollen cheek wen i smile u can see it?

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Hi can u feel stone in yr inner cheek if u have blockage in yr parodic gland n its is painful wen touching plz xplain to me whow do u knw if u have stone in yr inner cheek wen try to touch it inside mouth?

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A member asked:

Hi i have swollen cheek gp say saliva gland blockage jaw ear pain under chin pain as well no lump inside mouth, waiting for utralsound will take long to get appointment im tAking mefac can i use for long time anti inflamatory medicine?

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A member asked:

Hello Dr small lump moving inside inner cheek wen i touch with my finger inside my mouth n painful , swollen cheek ears pain headec my Gp think its parodic gland stone but i had utralsound everything normal wat can i so next Dr?

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