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I have sore swollen gland underneath the ear, cheek swollen inside mouth and bad taste in the mouth. what would cause this? dentist or dr. problem?
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Parotitis: Parotitis is an inflammation of the parotid gland, which is a salivary gland on the side of the face just in front of and under the ear. Given the associated bad taste, i suspect you may have a bacterial infection of that gland and a course of antibiotics is recommended. You can see your primary care physician for this problem.
Answered 11/4/2017
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See your dentist: Sounds like a salivary stone--blockage of the parotid gland. See your dentist asap for proper diagnosis and referral/treatment.
Answered 9/26/2017
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Infection? : There are many possibilities. The first one that comes to mind is an infection. See a dentist first who can refer you to a physician or specialist if necessary. You may even have more than one problem.
Answered 6/18/2017
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