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How To Treat Pain Due To Swelling In The Right Side Of Face?
The right side of my face is swollen, Went to the doctor office yesterday and he said something about salivary glands The antibiotics are not working, and the pain is unbearable. What can I do, and where do I go to see about this problem? What can I take for this pain.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it could be sialadenitis,if salivary gland is involved,,it could be also be due to infected teeth, kindly check for those with a dentist,,u have to get a sensitivity test,if not go higher antibiotics and analgesics with the prescription of ur treating physician..get an iopa radiograph done for the involved area with a dentist,, do salt water gargle thrice daily,,hope it helps,,tc
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