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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Node Near Ear
ok hi:) i AM A 55 YR OLD FEMALE..I HAVE A TENDER SWELLING LYMPH NODE JUST UNDER MY RIGHT EAR. MY JAW JOINT IS TENDER AND MIGHT BITE IS OFF. wHAT MIGHT BE SOME OF TH CAUSES OFTHIS? OR TREATMENT SAY IS IT AN INFECTION AND NEEDS ANTI BIOTICS? IS IT DANGEROUS?
Thu, 4 Dec 2014
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Please dont worry , it is not dangerous!
It is likely that you may be having an ear or dental infection , which is causing the lymph node enlargement and jaw joint tenderness , please meet your doctor , he will examine you. You my need a course of antibiotics , after which you will be fine!
TAKE CARE!
Please dont worry , it is not dangerous!
It is likely that you may be having an ear or dental infection , which is causing the lymph node enlargement and jaw joint tenderness , please meet your doctor , he will examine you. You my need a course of antibiotics , after which you will be fine!
TAKE CARE!
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