A swollen cheek may be caused by sebaceous cyst combined with infection, acute suppurative parotitis, gingivitis and other reasons.
1. Sebaceous cyst combined with infection: sebaceous gland secretion can not be normally discharged from the mouth of the gland and accumulate under the skin, cysts can be formed, if infection occurs, redness, swelling, pain and other symptoms.
2. Acute suppurative parotitis: acute suppurative inflammation of the parotid gland caused by bacterial infections such as Staphylococcus aureus, which may result in swelling and pus flow from one side of the parotid gland, pain, fever and other symptoms.
3. Gingivitis: Gums are infected by bacteria and other pathogens, which can cause an inflammatory reaction, swelling and pain in the gums, and in severe cases, swelling of the cheeks.
It is recommended to go to the hospital in time for a large swelling of the cheeks, to clarify the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment.