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Swollen lymph nodes under jaw
I had swollen lymph node under jaw from 1 year and when i consulted gp she gave me antibiotics and it shirnked but not completely after some months it's increasing in size but not much larger only some whenever I have tooth pain or acne I'm getting this node big is this serious
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Kindly send the image of the lymph node.
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consult a surgeon because this is a surgical problem. u can consult me too as I m surgeon
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need to be evaluated properly
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This swelling is due lymph node enlargement as your body is trying to fight infection . . U can consult me on practo app
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This is due to your teeth infection . There must be carries who infected recurrently thats why you have lymph nodes engagement. You should consult dentist.
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you can also consult me on Practo app
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If it's only when you have tooth pain or acne nothing much to worry.But if stays for a long time please do consult
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Get tuberculosis ruled out
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Yes this can be a serious issue.
Proper history needed. Consult on Practo for proper guidance.
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Dr. Tushar Modak
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Kolkata
It can be due to cold or any local infection but its worth getting checked up physically
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