my dad has one right under his left ear and his left cheek is swollen and his jaw also hurts.
2006-10-01 16:13:04 · 9 answers · asked by ladyboop 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
If it is directly under the ear it often is a lymph node that has an infection and is combatting the infection. Given the extent of the swelling possibilities are in infected tooth or bone, or something more serious. He needs to see a doctor or dentist asap whether it is infection or something else given what you describe. don't wait for an appointment go in on an urgent care illness basis.
2006-10-01 16:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by geocache22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the lump under the ear could be a lymph node, the jaw swelling and pain could be a bad tooth, you guys may want to see a doctor first thing in the morning, call the ER if symptoms get worse in the night, good luck
2006-10-01 16:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lump under your ear usually means infection. Sounds like an abscessed tooth to me. He should get to a dentist and get started on antibiotics. Infection that close to the brain can be serious!
2006-10-01 16:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by buzzbait0u812 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a swollen lymph node from an infection of some kind. I'd have it checked out since it hurts.
2006-10-01 16:22:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like he's got an ear infection or a swollen gland.
He will likely need antibiotics, but in the meantime, put a nice warm pack on it.
2006-10-01 16:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a Doctor or other qualified health professional. Don't risk health with unqualified answeres.
2006-10-01 16:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by EHS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He needs to go to the doctor.
2006-10-01 16:20:13 · answer #7 · answered by couchP56 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have him get it checked as soon as he can schedule an appointment.
2006-10-01 16:15:27 · answer #8 · answered by oatie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cancer
2006-10-01 16:14:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋