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Could Swollen, Painful Lymph Node Under Jaw Be Due To An Infection?

Hi, I have a swollen lymph node under my jaw line on my right side, it is stationary and very painful. Could this just be from an infection as i cut my gum when brushing the other day and it is swallon too. On a second note this would be the 4th infection i have had in 2 months (eye, finger, hip)
Wed, 31 Dec 2014
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Hi,
It seems that enlarged tender sub mandibular lymph not might be due to having infection in gum due to injury by a brush.
Go for one antibiotic ad anti-inflammatory meidicine course for 3-5 days.
Rule out diabetes as you are more prone to infection.
Ok and take care.
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Could Swollen, Painful Lymph Node Under Jaw Be Due To An Infection?

Hi, It seems that enlarged tender sub mandibular lymph not might be due to having infection in gum due to injury by a brush. Go for one antibiotic ad anti-inflammatory meidicine course for 3-5 days. Rule out diabetes as you are more prone to infection. Ok and take care.