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What Does Swelling Around The Jaw And Ears Indicate?

Hi, I woke up yesterday with my jaw swollen around my ear. It is not under my jaw nor do I feel pain where my lymph nodes are at. I have had a feeling of my ear clogged up and do have a broken tooth on that side of my mouth that needs to be removed. It has no pain but feels alittle tight and when I chew food it kind of swells then returns back to normal. I am on antibiotics from my doctor. Should I be worried. I am fearfull
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
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Hello,

As per your query, you have symptoms of swelling around the jaw and ears which can be due to swollen lymph nodes are known as lymphadenopathy and could be due to facial space infections from an infected tooth.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you maintain complete hygiene and apply warm compresses externally. You should consult ENT specialist once and get evaluated.

In case of infections and inflammation, antibiotics like Augmentin and anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen can be advised. The doctor may also refer you to the dentist in case of a dental abscess. In case if there is some doubt still left Biopsy of lymph nodes can be done.

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

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does Swelling Around The Jaw And Ears Indicate?

Hello, As per your query, you have symptoms of swelling around the jaw and ears which can be due to swollen lymph nodes are known as lymphadenopathy and could be due to facial space infections from an infected tooth. Need not to worry. I would suggest you maintain complete hygiene and apply warm compresses externally. You should consult ENT specialist once and get evaluated. In case of infections and inflammation, antibiotics like Augmentin and anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen can be advised. The doctor may also refer you to the dentist in case of a dental abscess. In case if there is some doubt still left Biopsy of lymph nodes can be done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari