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Cheek swelling: Contents
  1. Cheek swelling: Introduction
  2. Causes (19 conditions)
  3. Types
  4. Diagnostic Guides (Online)
  5. Treatments
  6. Symptom Checker
  7. Videos
  8. Choose Doctor
  9. Classifications
  10. Stories from Users

Cheek swelling: Introduction

Cheek swelling: A swelling located on the cheek. See free access online books about Cheek swelling below. See detailed information below for a list of 19 causes of Cheek swelling, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Cheek swelling:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Cheek swelling. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

See full list of 19 causes of Cheek swelling

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Causes of Types of Cheek swelling:

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Cheek swelling: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Cheek swelling, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Cheek swelling Treatments

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Cheek swelling

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Diagnostic Guides for Cheek swelling

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Cheek swelling from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Cheek swelling. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Cheek swelling

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Edema
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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  • Edema
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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  • Mouth lesions
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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  • Edema
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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  • Edema
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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  • Edema, facial
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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  • Edema, generalized
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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  • Edema
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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Organs affected by Cheek swelling:

The list of organs typically affected by Cheek swelling may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Cheek swelling

The list below shows some of the causes of Cheek swelling mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 19 causes of Cheek swelling

How Common are these Causes of Cheek swelling?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Cheek swelling. Of the 19 causes of Cheek swelling that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 7 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 16 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 19 causes of Cheek swelling

Conditions listing symptoms: Cheek swelling:

The following list of conditions have 'Cheek swelling' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

B

  • Bulimia nervosa ... cheek swelling

    D

  • Dental abscess ... swollen cheek

    S

  • Sjogren's Syndrome ... one-sided swollen parotid salivary gland

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    • Causes of Cheek swelling Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Cheek swelling based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Cheek swelling?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Cheek swelling, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Cheek swelling:

    Subtypes of Cheek swelling:

    Salivary Gland Swelling

    Medical Conditions associated with Cheek swelling:

    Face swelling (196 causes), Cheek symptoms (63 causes), Swelling symptoms (3152 causes), Face symptoms (4405 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes)

    Symptoms related to Cheek swelling:

    Cheek pain (3 causes), Facial pain (33 causes), Cheek symptoms (63 causes), Facial symptoms (4405 causes), Infection (200 causes), Sebaceous cyst, Ingrown hair follicle, Malignancy, Blunt trauma, Skin cancer (10 causes), Bone fracture, Allergic reaction (28 causes), Heart failure (49 causes)

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