The side of his left face under the lobe is swollen, what can cause this?

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My 6 year old daughter has swelling in her earlobe/jaw with pain Thanks a lot! We've been thinking about mumps... but it must be pretty rare with the vaccine!

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello Mrs., Unfortunately, it is impossible to determine beyond any doubt the cause for this, as the situation requires a diagnosis that can only be made by a doctor or dentist. However, if your child has no contraindications to taking acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra and other brands) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and other brands) (your pharmacist can confirm this), it may help relieve the pain If the pain persists for more than 3 days, gets worse or other symptoms occur such as fever, you should consult a doctor or dentist as soon as possible. Sincerely, Tom Samaha, pharmacist Thanks for the feedback, don't hesitate if there is anything!