Can a swollen parotid and submandibular gland be the first sign of jaw cancer?
I am so worried I may have HPV in my mouth, but present with no oral lesions or swollen tonsils.
I did have some aweful tooth pain and ear pain a couple weeks ago, but it subsided.
Went to an ENT about the swollen node and he said I was reading too much on the internet and that I have a skinny neck that can be easy to feel things. I have HPV in my genital tract. I know for certain it is high risk. I have had oral sex with a man recently.
I know I have a cavity and I am just waiting to see a dentist when my insurance is approved.
I don't obsess over my body, I just really get concerned when something feels different.
Whole jaw on the right side where the parotid gland and submandibular gland is swollen, but painless. I have no troubles chewing or swallong and have no sores or a sore throat. I have looked at my mouth and nothing looks different, that I can tell.
My question is, does HPV always present with a sore?
Thanks for looking at the post, I know it is a lot of ranting. Also, I took an antibiotic and the swelling did not go down.
Thanks.