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What Causes Swelling Post A Surgery Of The Sub Mandibular Gland?
i had oral surgery for a blocked submandibular gland about 6 days ago. The wound is still a little swollen and there is a white layer where the incision was made. I tried taking a q-tip to it and it wouldn't come off, so i know it's not pus, but what is it? I'm 22 years old, Female, 5'6, 130lbs.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi
In regard to your query,
As you mentioned you had an surgery what you see is nothing but healing tissue I would suggest you to not to touch or disturb that area.
Coming to the swelling it will come down slowly by another 3-4 days nothing much to worry since you have no symptoms. Swelling is part of a healing process
Consult your doctor the if symptoms persist.
Hope I have answered your query ticyour satisfaction.
In regard to your query,
As you mentioned you had an surgery what you see is nothing but healing tissue I would suggest you to not to touch or disturb that area.
Coming to the swelling it will come down slowly by another 3-4 days nothing much to worry since you have no symptoms. Swelling is part of a healing process
Consult your doctor the if symptoms persist.
Hope I have answered your query ticyour satisfaction.
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