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Does Dental Abscess In Tooth Cause Swelling Of Glands In Neck?

Hi, for the past year I have had a swollen gland on the right side of my neck, I'm 35 and a smoker and so am very worried. However, this all started when I had a very bad dental abscess on a tooth which was not removed for a further 6 months due to waiting lists. could they be related and if sowhy has the swelling in my neck never gone down? Thanks.
                                                                
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The swelling in the neck region can be a space infection or it can be a inflammatory lypmhadenopathy secondary to tooth infection. Consult a oral physician and get the tooth treated, once the source of infection is removed or treated, then the swelling will come down. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Since you are giving a history of smoking, get your oral cavity checked for any potentially malignant disorders.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Does Dental Abscess In Tooth Cause Swelling Of Glands In Neck?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling in the neck region can be a space infection or it can be a inflammatory lypmhadenopathy secondary to tooth infection. Consult a oral physician and get the tooth treated, once the source of infection is removed or treated, then the swelling will come down. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Since you are giving a history of smoking, get your oral cavity checked for any potentially malignant disorders. I hope my answer will help you, take care.