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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node In The Neck After Taking Flagyl Tablet?

i was prescribed flagyl 200mg 3 times a day for a rotten tooth which caused a tooth ache, the tooth was a wisdom tooth. during the course of the tablets i noticed a swelling on the left side of my neck which is my lymoh node, is this due to the antibiotics prescribed to me?
Fri, 28 Feb 2020
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Hi,

Suggestive of inflammation of the lymph node due to infection. Based on the given history you seem to suffering from lymphadenitis secondary to the infection due to impacted wisdom tooth. It is not due to antibiotics prescribed to you.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node In The Neck After Taking Flagyl Tablet?

Hi, Suggestive of inflammation of the lymph node due to infection. Based on the given history you seem to suffering from lymphadenitis secondary to the infection due to impacted wisdom tooth. It is not due to antibiotics prescribed to you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician