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Have noticed numbness in the left parotid gland in front of the ear and tenderness inside left ear. there is no swelling. i feel the area when i touch it. where can n be due? no other symptom?
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Numbness: Because so many systems are present in that small area, there may be one or multiple causes. Would suggest that you see specialist Oral Surgeon AND specialist ENT to begin the diagnostic process.
Answered 11/30/2020
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