Inflammation from TMJ disorders affecting the joints and muscles in your lower jaw may cause your face to swell. But, this is a rare symptom. The hinge-like temporomandibular joints (TMJs), located in ...

This sounds like it could be a problem with the salivary gland - there is one on each side just under the chin, as well as the larger ones just in front of the ear. Saliva production increases when ...

The most common cause of an ear canal that’s swollen shut is a bacterial infection known as swimmer’s ear, but there a few other potential causes. A swollen ear canal is a common condition that ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Often glands become swollen in adults’ necks when they are sick. Dr. Shannon Cohen, a physician at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, says when children are sick their ...

What caused persistent facial swelling and itchiness to develop around a woman's right ear and left lower jaw? That's the question posed in a recent case report. When the 32-year-old Black woman ...

We all experience a puffy face every now and again, especially after a night of drinking alcohol or filling up on salty foods. But if your face is so swollen that you can’t open one of your eyes, or ...

A sore throat and swollen glands, or lymph nodes, can be symptoms of a bacterial infection, like strep throat, a viral infection, or lymphoma. A sore throat and swollen glands often occur together.

One of the main reasons for jaw pain is TMD, which can be caused by teeth grinding. A sinus infection and dental issues like cavities may also lead to jaw pain. In rare cases, jaw pain may be a sign ...