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What Causes Swelling In The Back Of Neck?
I have swelling in my back of neck and now spreading to front of neck. I have a bad tooth with no pain. Prompt care doesn t open till 9 am. Will I be OK. I know when you panic swelling gets worse. Need advice whether to go to ER or wait till morning
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
I have studied your case and I think you need to go to ER today. It looks like a inflammatory swelling. If it is not treated at right time than it will be dangerous.
So I would suggest you to show it to ER and they will do a ultrasound examination of the neck and blood test.
You might need to take antibiotic for few days along with anti-inflammatory like Brufen.
I hope this answers will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
Thanks
So I would suggest you to show it to ER and they will do a ultrasound examination of the neck and blood test.
You might need to take antibiotic for few days along with anti-inflammatory like Brufen.
I hope this answers will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
Thanks
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