I have a swollen cheek?

[lucky_mummy]

Thanks so much in advance if anybody can help...

I attempted to go to a doctor, but all I got was a lecture on how I should have a doctor (evn though I explained we never get sick enough to warrant going to one), and a prescription for antibiotics. The woman didn't even look at my problem before her diagnosis!

During the night on Saturday night I developed a single swollen cheek. It is on my right hand side only. It is hard as a rock. It doesn't hurt and I have no other symptoms.

It is a bit embarrasing, but more than anything. It is huge, and deforms my appearance. I just want to know what it is so I don't worry about it.

I don't have time to go to doctor after doctor to find a decent one, and I have to be at work for the next 2 days straight, followed by a commitment on the next day and another day at work the day after. So no time really.

Has anybody had this before, and/or does anybody know any natural ways to reduce unknown caused swelling?

Any help at all is much appreciated!

Linda.

[Clover]

I don't have a doctor! How rude of that lady. Maybe some anti hystamines? I wonder if you were bitten by an ant or something that didn't hurt? Ice? No great ideas here sorry!

[Marguerite]

Sorry to hear that the Dr was so rude to you.

[possum]

Maybe its a blocked glad? although i would think you would have pain. Maybe some hot packs and massage to see if you can get it moving? If its that big maybe you should see someone else

[Dorasmum]

Is it a dental issue? Could be an abcess, I know they can present in odd ways sometimes. I would go see another doc, maybe someone here could suggest a good one, if you gave us the general area you live in. I could suggest a few if you were down here. Oh, just looked again, you're in Brighton SA. Anyone? It is hard finding a doc from scratch if you don't already have one.

Hope it just goes away on it's own though..

Em