My inner cheek is swollen at the back and is partially covering one of my teeth, It is actually quite painful and I have no idea what caused it. Can throwing up do this? Has anyone experienced this?
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Bullimia - cheek swollen
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I'm afraid I don't have any answers to that, but I will definitely be praying for you. I hope you will feel much better soon. 
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Thanks. I have stopped with the throwing up now apart from twice last week. So I am getting better. Just hope the mouth pain goes away.
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It could be a swollen salivary gland. Throwing up can do that, because your electrolytes get messed up. But I'm not a doctor. I think you should see one though...
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Ive had that, yeah throwing up can do that. Throwing up because of bulimia is not good for your teeth at all. Mine are ruined as a result of bulimia and my cheeks were swollen but its gone down now. Yes you do need to see a doctor and you really really need to learn how to manage bulimia if your not yet ready to give it up. Take it easy!
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Those are swollen lymph nodes and salivary glands. The swelling is a response to repeated damage from the hydrochloric acid in your vomit.
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Yes 
You guys are correct. They are infected, sometimes even blocked parotid glands (salivary) due to the vomiting. The gland opening is about in the same position that you mentioned. It results in "puffy" cheeks.
When I was bulimic I had the same issue. I woke up a few times with PAINFUL cheeks and pain while chewing and opening my mouth wide. It took me three to four days for the pain to resolve usually for me. However, my cheeks were slightly always on the "puffy" side of things.
In regards to tooth enamel repair and prevention, there is a special product you can buy at the dentist which has "amorphous calcium phosophate" that is a tooth rub and it strengtens tooth enamel. If you are concerned about your teeth, you should consult your dentist during your next visit and they will have some products.
You guys are correct. They are infected, sometimes even blocked parotid glands (salivary) due to the vomiting. The gland opening is about in the same position that you mentioned. It results in "puffy" cheeks. When I was bulimic I had the same issue. I woke up a few times with PAINFUL cheeks and pain while chewing and opening my mouth wide. It took me three to four days for the pain to resolve usually for me. However, my cheeks were slightly always on the "puffy" side of things.
In regards to tooth enamel repair and prevention, there is a special product you can buy at the dentist which has "amorphous calcium phosophate" that is a tooth rub and it strengtens tooth enamel. If you are concerned about your teeth, you should consult your dentist during your next visit and they will have some products.
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This was one of the reasons why I sort professional help for my bulimia. As a young person you think you are rather invincible... you think that the medical problems won't happen to you... and then they do... and "the rubber hits the road".
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