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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes Around The Back Of The Ear?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query my husband had what we thought was a bad toothache....he wanted to wait it out and did not see a dentist, now the pain has moved to the other side and his jaws ache.....he has some swollen lymphnodes around the back of the ears as well....what might this be and should he see a dentist or a doctor
Fri, 28 Aug 2020
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Hello,

If your husband is having toothache should see dentist. The swollen lymph nodes around the back of the ears are due to infected teeth. To me should see dentist as soon as possible.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes Around The Back Of The Ear?

Hello, If your husband is having toothache should see dentist. The swollen lymph nodes around the back of the ears are due to infected teeth. To me should see dentist as soon as possible. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician