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Scalp swelling more prominent after chewing food for the past 3-4 days, 20 year old male with no other medical problems.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Swelling/chewing: May be TMJ typanomandibular syndrome. Would also check for strep and consider mycoplasma infection as that can mimic strep ( responds to azithromycin)and would check for salivary gland dysfunction. Would follow up with doc.

Answered 3/22/2017

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A member asked:

Scalp swelling more prominent after chewing food for the past 3-4 days, 20 year old male with no other medical problems.

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