i had swelling in front of ear on neck - mouth was red - went to dentist - emergency - come to find out it was a saliva gland stone (ever hear of kidney stones) - stone had blocked duct - ended up swollen could not talk - mouth and tongue were swollen so much - put in hospital due to concern of total blockage - put on drip anti-biotics. i am on blood thinner and so had to wait for surgery. sent home - went and saw family doctor - while in office i coughed phlegm and infection of which a stone came out - glad i had used a tissue - more stones were tried to be massaged out - told to suck on sugar free lemon tarts or real lemons - and keep heat on heck - i cancelled u pcoming surgery as surgeon out of town and could not get feed back.
besides tender swollen lymph node in neck also have lump in front of ear. presently on clyndamycin. possible causes? . swollen lymph node in neck and lump in front of ear appeared suddenly. was ordered clindamycin (on day 3) and no change in swelling at either site. initially had low grade fever. possible cause?