Did you have an ear infection any time before this 'gland' started discharging? If yes, then may be it's a complication of that ear infection (otitis media), called zygomatic abscess.
But if this 'gland' has been there since childhood, then probably it's an infected preauricular sinus/fistula. I suggest you visit an ENT specialist as early as possible.
If the pain is located in the jaw or neck with radiation to the ear it may be caused by a blocked salivary duct.
The salivary gland near the ear is called the parotid gland. It is the largest salivary gland in the human body and is located in front of and just below each ear.
Parotid gland
The salivary glands located anterior to the ear are the parotid glands. These glands are the largest of the major salivary glands and are responsible for producing saliva that helps with digestion.
The largest of the salivary glands is the parotid gland. It is located near the ear and plays a major role in producing saliva that helps with chewing and swallowing food.
The parotid gland is located in front of and just below the ear, extending down towards the jawbone. It is the largest salivary gland in the body and plays a role in producing saliva to help with the digestion of food.
Yes, the parotid salivary gland is located in the lateral aspect of the face, just below and in front of the ear. It is not located within the anterior triangle of the neck, which is defined by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the midline of the neck, and the inferior border of the mandible.
Sounds like you have a blocked salivary gland. See your health care provider.
This is usually due to inflammation of parotid gland or lymph node inflammation.
This is usually due to inflammation of parotid gland or lymph node inflammation.
Ceruminous glands in the ear canal make cerumen, or ear wax. They are modified sudoriferous glands, as are the mammary glands.
Answer : located under the jaw,under the tongue,and just anterior to the ears.There are three groups of salivary glands. The most important are the Parotid Glands which sit just in front of the ear. There are three salivary glands in the mouth region too. The Submandibular glands (one each side) sit beneath and beind the mandible. The Sublingual gland (only one) sits beneath the tongue.