What causes swelling in the ears and neck after eating a sandwich?
Patient: Yesterday, after eating a sandwich, I had an allergic reaction where the left side of my neck from my ear down to my neck started to swell.  I took a benedril and it went down.  Everytime I eat anything, the swelling comes back.  There is pain from the pressure on my ear.  I have expereienced this 4 times  in the last 12 months.  I don't know what I am allergic to which triggers the reaction. Doctor: Hi i do care for your concern. Your history suggest more of allergic reaction occurring in parotid gland. More details such as your age and whether any allergy present will help a lot to arrive at diagnosis. I would advise To consult your dermatologist and have tested for the substance causing allergy. Benadrly may help for short time only, it is advisable that you have de-sensitization procedure done. Hope everything gets well soon. Hope i have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Thank you.