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Does this sound like parotid tumor or just anxiety

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scaredfromstupi
scaredfromstupi

Hi all,

So let me first say I get pretty bad anxiety whenever something is wrong in my mouth as a did use chewing tobacco for 5 years. I am 22 and had jaw pain in my right joint (forget the actual) but it started on my left parotid gland. At first I thought it was jaw muscle, but now I’m more persuaded to the parotid gland. My symptoms are now numbness is that area and bit of the neck. I went to my dentist before I knew about the parotid gland and he said I have a little bit of signs of grinding my teeth but not much. I noticed a small moveable bump under my salivary gland by the front left teeth that the hygienist said it’s probably a blocked gland.  Also my bottom wisdom teeth haven’t come completely out of the gums and he said that could be the issue. Weeks go by with numbness continually and pain in the jaw joints and now I’m freaking out with my mind going to the worst. I got dental X-rays and he never said anything about a tumor but I also didn’t ask. I also got a head ct and  ct angiography done 2 weeks ago. Would those 2 CT’s show anything for jaw tumors or parotid tumors? I know they’re rare, but my anxiety goes crazy over things like this. I have another dentist appointment next week but just wanted to know if I should rush to have it this week or wait it out. Thanks everyone

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  • scaredfromstupi
    scaredfromstupi

    Posted

    CT angiography between the arch and vertex *
  • jane29413
    jane29413 scaredfromstupi

    Posted

    Hi Malcolm,

    Apparently, CT scans can show abnormalities as small as a grain of rice, so rest assured that they are extremely thorough. 

    Try to stay calm whilst you wait for your results (easier said than done I know) 

    Worrying won’t change anything but  try to busy yourself doing stuff you like to take your mind off everything.

    Good luck and sending you positive vibes. Let us know how you get on.

    All the best 

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