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What is the treatment for painless lump on left cheek beside the ear? xray says it's connected to the parotid gland. is there medication for it?
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Parotitis: Parotitis is an inflammation of the parotid glands (salivary glands on either side of the face). The parotid gland is the salivary gland most commonly affected by inflammation (and staph and strep are the most common bacterial). Stones can also block the duct-work system inside (just like kidney stones can block urinary systems). You doctor should decide whether or not antibiotics are needed.
Answered 11/28/2017
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