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Do I Need Antibiotics As My Lymph Nodes Under My Lower Jaw Are Sore And Swollen And Have Respiratory Infection?
I had 3 amalgam fillings replaced a week ago. The injection was more painful than I can ever recall. My lymph nodes just under my lower jaw are sore and swollen? Do I need antibiotics. I also am getting over un upper respiratory infection. I didn't nor have I now any fever.
Fri, 28 Feb 2014
Hello,
Thank you for consulting with HCM.
When lymph nodes are swollen and sore, it means there is some infection whether in the lower tooth or throat.
It can be because of amalgam restored tooth also, you can start with antibiotics but not necessary, better you wait for 4-5 days, if it does not reduces even after restoration of tooth and reduction of upper respiratory infection, then you have to start with antibiotic.
Hope it will help you.
Thank you for consulting with HCM.
When lymph nodes are swollen and sore, it means there is some infection whether in the lower tooth or throat.
It can be because of amalgam restored tooth also, you can start with antibiotics but not necessary, better you wait for 4-5 days, if it does not reduces even after restoration of tooth and reduction of upper respiratory infection, then you have to start with antibiotic.
Hope it will help you.
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