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Why Is The Swelling Behind The Lower Teeth Below The Tongue That Is Causing Pain While Chewing And Swallowing?

Behind my lower teeth at the front under the tongue is a bit swollen n tender. N my eye is swollen too. I can move and eat ok to swallow but I can't chew. And I don't think I have fever.. I'm taking antibiotic n drop but I don't think it's working -- it's almost 3days now.. Pls tell me what is wrong with me
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for your question.
With symptom your describing there should be an calculi (stone) in the duct of submandibular salivary gland, i recommand you to please visit an dentist or an ENT surgeon.
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Why Is The Swelling Behind The Lower Teeth Below The Tongue That Is Causing Pain While Chewing And Swallowing?

Hi, Thanks for your question. With symptom your describing there should be an calculi (stone) in the duct of submandibular salivary gland, i recommand you to please visit an dentist or an ENT surgeon.