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What Do You Suggest For A Painful And Swollen Nose With A Sore Mouth?
When I woke up today I noticed the left side of my nose is very red and swollen. It feels like a bump is forming on the outside wall. It is very painful, and is getting more swollen and painful. Also by night time I noticed the left side of my mouth hurting. When I touched the inside left cheek it is sore, and also feels like there may be a smal bump forming in the back. What could this be
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Sat, 8 Feb 2014
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Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Hello,
It seems to be infection ie like boil .
You should take antibiotic and antiinflammatory medicines.
These infections are painful and should not be taken lightly as the spread could be fast.
Get an ent consultation done. You might require augmentin antibiotic.
in doubt do reply
It seems to be infection ie like boil .
You should take antibiotic and antiinflammatory medicines.
These infections are painful and should not be taken lightly as the spread could be fast.
Get an ent consultation done. You might require augmentin antibiotic.
in doubt do reply
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