Can allergies/ear infection cause fluid buildup along jawline?
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Yes, this is possible.\n\nHOWEVER, there is a mumps outbreak in the US, centered in Iowa but spreading to surrounding states, and pain and swelling in the jaw area is a hallmark of mumps.\n\nMumps is contagious in the same way that the flu is--through coughing or sneezing, or touching contaminated objects.\n\nIf you have other symptoms, like a fever, say, you should see a doctor. (You should probably see a doctor anyway, as an infection like the one you describle is probably painful and unlikely to clear up quickly by itself.)
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There can be allergies with almost anything. Throat swelling or itching can be a sign of allergic reaction which needs to be checked by a doctor as that is a serious reaction! \n\nMy child and I both have to carry epi-pens and we both stay away from allergens! We don't want to get those horrible reactions in throat and eyes again.
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only fluid transfer causes aids, i believe saliva doesn't count but dont quote me on that
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Try\n\nhttp://www.brilliantbaby.com/html/swelling_of_parotid_gland.html
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could be elephantitis which is an infection in the lymph nodes causing an accumulation of fluids in the affected limb.
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It may just be swelled up,takes a little while for swelling to go down.Are you taking oral anti-biotics(ampicillan,amoxicallin......etc....)??
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Sounds like allergies.
632540
are you sure a sweat gland is swollen or is it a lymph node?.....best to be checked out...but not by a dermatologist....she should see her pediatrician first....but if she uses sick deodorant that could be the culprit....roll on is better....doesn't clog poors as bad.....good luck.....
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I get this sometimes, but it's linked to my sinuses.\nI have allergies, and if they get bad, I'll get the aching in my jaw.\n\nNot a cavity if it's not around teeth.
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Yes!  Go see your Doctor!  Sounds like a REALLY bad sinus infection.
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You could have an infection in the tube between your ear and throat.  I had exactly the same symptoms and was eating cough drops like crazy to soothe my throat.  I was at the doc's office for something else and mentioned it.  She looked in my ears, nose, throat and at the swollen node.  She swabbed my throat but it came back negative for strep.  But, she said my eardrum had some liquid behind it and thought it was an Eustachian tube infection.  Sometimes if you have post nasal drip from allergies you'll get a sore throat, but not the swollen gland behind the ear. She put me on a 7 day course of antibiotics and it all went away.
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Glands are usually ALWAYS a little swollen when you have a cold, are sneezing, etc... the way you find about it is when you touch right below your cheekbone and it hurts.
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Sounds like hemhorroids and an infected  sebaceous gland, but it's hard to tell without a thourogh exam.  See your Dr. ASAP!  That is no area you want to play aroud with.  (Pun not intended)
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This is a very specific complaint that needs to be worked up.  I disagree with the idea that dehydration or changes in the "way your salivary glands work" are the cause. I also disagree that tears can cause a salty taste.  If you produce excess tears, they run down your face...only the slow steady amount of tears normally produced collect and empty into the nose, and this quantity doesn't change.\n\nAlthough the more serious problems are unlikely, they are a BIG DEAL if you don't get them taken care of right away.  SO, there are a few possibles:\n\n1) As mentioned, postnasal drip can cause a subtle salty taste, but this is usually associated with allergy or upper respiratory infection symptoms.  If you have no other symptoms, I would not put my eggs in this basket.\n\n2) A leakage of cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) through the upper sinuses or the area of the nerves that sense smell (the cribriform plate).  There are a number of neurological conditions that can cause such a leak.  Most importantly, do you have headaches made worse by standing?\n\n3) a medication or dietary reaction are also possible.\n\nMost importantly, you should see your doctor and try to get in to see a specialist if this doesn't resolve in the next week.  This is more urgent if you are having headaches.
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Ever tried ear candling (find them at the health food store)?  Sinus lavage (warm salt water through sinuses) and sinus massage (warm compress over face followed by rubbing over sinus passages)?  Drinking extra water and something like Mucinex to thin secretions (which helps prevent mucus from getting stuck and creating a ripe infection atmosphere)?\nI have terrible allergies and a tendancy towards sinus/throat/ear infections.  These things have helped me tremendously, along with taking claritan d and mucinex every day.
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http://home.earthlink.net/~jodette/fluid.html\n\nSymptoms\nSerous otitis media is the medical term for "fluid in the middle ear." Its symptoms are primarily hearing loss-with pressure or pain-are frequently experienced by children and adults alike, and typically follow an upper respiratory infection.\n\nFindings\nGenerally, the problem is found to be a blockage of the Eustachian tube. This narrow canal connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and permits air to enter the middle ear cavity, allowing the hearing mechanism to function properly. An audiogram shows hearing loss due to fluid in the middle ear. A tympanogram shows less eardrum motion due to fluid.\n\nTreatment Of Adults\nMedical treatment is usually effective in adults. Antihistamines, decongestants, and steroids may be used to reduce swelling of the Eustachian tube. Myringotomy and allergy management are sometimes recommended.\n\nYou should see your Doctor right away for treatment, if you have not already.\n\n\n\nBelow is a link for the American Tinnitus Association which seems to be geared more towards a ringing in the ear:\n\nhttp://www.ata.org/\n\nGood luck!
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It is most likely  a sinis condition, perhaps allergy related. Decongestants will probably  help, but if it is as serious as you describe, you should probably see a doctor to validate this.