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How Can A Palate Swelling Causing Neck Soreness Be Treated?

Hi,I have a swelling in my right side hard palate.Its been there for few months now.i never felt any pain when i touched it but recently I am feeling soarness in my neck & when i took a picture of it I saw the color of skin has changed on it by a bit. What could be the reason for it ??
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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There can be many reasons for the palate swelling and it is likely that it has got infected , which is causing the lymph glands in the neck to get infected and cause the soreness in your neck.You will need a course of antibiotics for this, Please meet your ent doctor for confirming this and further treatment.

Take care
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How Can A Palate Swelling Causing Neck Soreness Be Treated?

Hello There can be many reasons for the palate swelling and it is likely that it has got infected , which is causing the lymph glands in the neck to get infected and cause the soreness in your neck.You will need a course of antibiotics for this, Please meet your ent doctor for confirming this and further treatment. Take care