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What Do Swelling And Pain On The Nose And Forehead Indicate?

Heyy! So in the past 2 weeks i have had a server case of strep throat also diagnosed with scarlett fever and also have a abscess tooth in the front on top. I have been on 2 antibiotics amoxicillin 500 mg and predizone and now taking penicillin 500 mg 3 times a day. My whole half of my right side of my head and face is swollen a little on the right side of my nose and mouth. Also my right of my forehead hurts. It just don t feel normal do I need to maybe go to the er. I have also been taking ibuprofen and Tylenol for the tooth ache pain.
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You should go to the ER because there could be two possibilities, it may be due to allergic reaction of the drug or infection, which spreads. Therefore, whatever be the condition, it is necessary to consult ER.

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What Do Swelling And Pain On The Nose And Forehead Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You should go to the ER because there could be two possibilities, it may be due to allergic reaction of the drug or infection, which spreads. Therefore, whatever be the condition, it is necessary to consult ER. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.