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How To Get Rid Of Swollen Node Under The Jaw?
40 yr old female. Had an infected tooth, had it removed. Had a very swollen node under my jaw in the middle between the chin and back jaw. Took antibiotics went down to the size of a pea but after 2 years its still there. Its moveable and only hurts if I play with it. What can this be and can taking zithromax help.
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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The enlarged lymphnode can be because of the tooth infection. in case of infection there will be enlarged lymphnodes. The lymphnodes usually drain the excessive fluid and infection. You have to take a course of antibiotics. The infected tooth has be treated for a permanent solution.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The enlarged lymphnode can be because of the tooth infection. in case of infection there will be enlarged lymphnodes. The lymphnodes usually drain the excessive fluid and infection. You have to take a course of antibiotics. The infected tooth has be treated for a permanent solution.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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