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Swollen lymp node
My lymp nide is swollen. Im having fever too. at first only my gum that swell. cause of my wisdom teeth. what should i do? is it dangerous?
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Its nothing to worry it is due to the infection . So consult the dentist and get the tooth extracted.
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Lymph node swelling is because of infection which is due to third molar eruption...food lodgement occurs...so consult dentist nearby...
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Nothing to worry about its always better to extract wisdom teeth if it is paining to u. Moreover best can be judge by looking at x ray
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Consult a dentist...the lymph node swelling is because of infection of your wisdom tooth....first use warm salt water rinses along with Augmenting 625mg antibiotic and aceclofenac 100 mg painkiller twice daily for 3 days..let the swelling come down..then get the tooth removed
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You have infection. Consult a dentist and get the tooth extracted if necessary
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Dr. S Bhuvaneshwar Karthick
Dentist
17 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Not very dangerous. Plz consult a nearby dentist for medication after the thorough examination .
I would suggest that they may prescribe medicines for 3 days and they will advise you to go for TOOTH REMOVAL, for to get rid of the problems permanently.
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Dr. Priya Verma
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26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get an X-ray done for the concerned tooth. For infection you will require to take antibiotics. Treatment depends on the cause of infection
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Do hot water gargles with salt
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