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What Could Be Causing A Painful, Grain-like Growth Near My Upper Back Tooth Along With Jaw Swelling?

A very small and tiny grain like structure (mix of red and white colour) grown up inside the oral cavity near last teeth of upper jaw And also swelling outside of upper jaw bone under the right ear. It is very much irritating &painful,I can t chew food due to this. What medicine should I take?
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Hello,

Your symptoms should not be ignored, as they may indicate a serious dental or oral infection. If the tooth is a partially erupted wisdom tooth, the surrounding gum flap can get infected and cause pain, swelling, pus, and difficulty opening the mouth or chewing. Infection at the root of a tooth, especially molars can also cause swelling, pus pockets (grain-like bump), and pain radiating to jaw and ear.

Your symptoms are suggestive of a dental abscess or severe infection. The most prescribed antibiotics are a combination of Amoxicillin plus Clavulanate. For pain, you can take Ibuprofen or Combiflam. Take medicines after taking your meals or you will suffer from gastritis. Do not delay treatment as upper jaw infections can spread to the sinuses, face, or even the brain. Go to the ER and get treated at the earliest opportunity if you develop fever, swallowing difficulty, breathing problems, or worsening swelling.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Could Be Causing A Painful, Grain-like Growth Near My Upper Back Tooth Along With Jaw Swelling?

Hello, Your symptoms should not be ignored, as they may indicate a serious dental or oral infection. If the tooth is a partially erupted wisdom tooth, the surrounding gum flap can get infected and cause pain, swelling, pus, and difficulty opening the mouth or chewing. Infection at the root of a tooth, especially molars can also cause swelling, pus pockets (grain-like bump), and pain radiating to jaw and ear. Your symptoms are suggestive of a dental abscess or severe infection. The most prescribed antibiotics are a combination of Amoxicillin plus Clavulanate. For pain, you can take Ibuprofen or Combiflam. Take medicines after taking your meals or you will suffer from gastritis. Do not delay treatment as upper jaw infections can spread to the sinuses, face, or even the brain. Go to the ER and get treated at the earliest opportunity if you develop fever, swallowing difficulty, breathing problems, or worsening swelling. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Nupur K., General & Family Physician