What causes a lump on my right cheeks just behind my ears at least twice a week when I am eating anything, it stays swollen and a little hard to touch for about an hour or longer.  About the size of an apricot, I could be eating the softest food and still it happens no warning when it will appear.  This has been going on now for over a year Im a little concern what could cause it???
Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause and plan of Treatment-In my opinion on the given data, you seem to have Sialolithiasis of the Parotid duct (Stone in the Parotid Duct)with duct obstruction causing parotid swelling below the ear.Currently, as the obstruction is partial, it sometimes occurs and troubles when the obstruction increases intra-parotid pressure, which decompresses in an hour or so. Surely this is not normal, and you urgently need to consult ER Surgeon who would take corrective steps. Hope this would resolve your issues. Act fast. So keep cool and Consult your ER Surgeon, if need be, who would treat it accordingly. So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to Chat Doctor and be comfortable to resolve your health issues. Welcome for any more query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Write good reviews and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advice. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N.