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What could cause soreness in the area of the parotid gland right side of face at outer corner of jaw bone near the earlobe It feels like a muscular pain near the ear when opening my mouth.?
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∙ 15y ago
Most likely, this represents temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ syndrome). This is a quite common affliction. Signs include pain in front of the ear, usually worse throughout the day, and made worse with chewing, excessive talking, or eating.
Other thoughts include parotitis (inflammation of the parotid gland), tooth infection/cavity, infection in the deep spaces of the mouth/throat (masseter space infection, peritonsillar infection, etc), ear infection, and sinusitis can also cause these symptoms.
If you are concerned and it does not get better, you develop a fever, or worsening, or if you at any time develop difficulty opening your mouth, trouble breathing or swallowing, see your physician immediately.
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