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Sudden swelling under right jaw and neck
Suddenly the area around right side of my neck under right jaw swelled while talking in the night. I also have difficulty in swallowing and pain in that area.
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If it was suddenly after food it could be a swelling in the parotid. If it was there for a day or two and then it has become painful and swollen it could be a infected node. In either case medication after proper examination and investigation will help you. Do consult a ENT specialist directly
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show an ENT Specialist.
get a usg neck done if necessary.
need to start antibiotics and a painkiller.
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
You may be having acute Submandibular sialadenitis which is a common type of throat salivary gland infection or it may be simple lymph node infection. Clinical assessments is necessary to confirm the diagnosis
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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