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The gland on the right of my mother's face is very swollen; she has been complaining since yesterday. she has acute myeloid leukaemia & memory-loss. we have been isolating since 26th and i am nervous to take her to a hospital. please help!

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See MD: The swollen gland could be as simple as a block gland duct or more serious like a mass due to her leukemia. Needs expert evaluation

Answered 1/2/2021

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Evaluation needed: It is likely that she has an acute infection of the parotid gland and if it is of bacterial origin, it is a serious infection that requires urgent treatment with appropriate systemic antibiotics and pain management is often needed. Call her physician for instructions.

Answered 1/3/2021

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