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The inside of my right and left cheek are swollen; this has ...

Sent to Health Experts August 03, 2006 6:25 a.m.

The inside of my right and left cheek are swollen; this has happened before and gone away in a day or so (I never went to the doctor for this; don't know how/why this occurs). However, the left side is more bothersome at this time and I am applying ice to the inside of my mouth (just started doing this). This has occurred before, however, it appears more troublesome and sore than usual; thanks in advance for your anticipated reply.

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Female , Age: 58

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Applying ice to the area; it's very late @ night & am thinking about going to the ER.

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August 03, 2006 6:46 a.m. (20 minutes and 59 seconds later)

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Hello Ma'am,

swelling of cheeks can result from
-obstruction of the salivary gland ducts
-dental abscess
-mucocele

It is better that you get yourself checked in the ER because if there is a calculi/ stone in the duct it needs to be removed under medical care.

Hope that was helpful to you.

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Sent August 03, 2006 7:03 a.m. (17 minutes and 26 seconds later)

Since it's the middle of the night, here, should I continue applying ice to the affected areas? Also, what is mucocele? Thanks in advance.

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August 03, 2006 8:25 a.m. (1 hour and 22 minutes later)

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