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What Does An Infected Lymph Node On The Jaw Indicate?
What does it mean to have an infected lymph node located near your jaw bone/mandible? No oral issues prior except wisdom teeth removal exactly one year ago. Symptoms are: low grade fever, a nodule that feels like gum/ movable on the jaw bone, lip swelling, discomfort. Patient: girl age 22
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your query, you have symptoms of infected lymph node near jaw, which is most probably due to infection in that area and swelling seems to be due to blocked duct of sub-mandibular gland as this can lead to formation of thick saliva. It could be due to infected tooth in that area leading to abscess formation.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do:
- Maintain complete hygiene
- Apply warm compresses to the lumps 2-3 times a day
- Keep yourself hydrate by drinking plenty of water
- Take proper course of antibiotics to subside infection
Consult oral physician once for proper diagnosis. The doctor may palpate it physically or may go for CT scan to find out exact cause or to rule out other causes. The doctor may also prescribe antibiotics along with medicine for any underlying disease if there is any.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query, you have symptoms of infected lymph node near jaw, which is most probably due to infection in that area and swelling seems to be due to blocked duct of sub-mandibular gland as this can lead to formation of thick saliva. It could be due to infected tooth in that area leading to abscess formation.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do:
- Maintain complete hygiene
- Apply warm compresses to the lumps 2-3 times a day
- Keep yourself hydrate by drinking plenty of water
- Take proper course of antibiotics to subside infection
Consult oral physician once for proper diagnosis. The doctor may palpate it physically or may go for CT scan to find out exact cause or to rule out other causes. The doctor may also prescribe antibiotics along with medicine for any underlying disease if there is any.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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