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Whenever i eat under left my jaw gets swollen i dont know why its happening, im not sick. ive had it for almost a year. is there a way to treat it?
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Explanation : May be it nothing else than salivary gland in working activity. But if it is bothering you better to go to doctor. Be well.
Answered 10/30/2016
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Yes: Sounds like your parotid gland. See your doctor and yes this can be treated if indeed your parotid gland is infected and obstructed
Answered 10/23/2017
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