Salivary Gland Swell

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I have noticed my salivary gland swell(for about 2 weeks now) after I had sever cold for 2 weeks, the swell keeps changing the size. It's usually bigger when I wake up in the morning and it also swells when i have spicy food. The antibiotics are did reduce my swell but it still feels like a lump. Upon sonogrphy results the radiologist suggested biopsy not required. What should I do now, could it be stone?

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

You have to be more specific regarding salivary gland because we have three pairs of them in our body. Consult nearby ENT specialist for more help

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