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Swelling under jaw and ear
I have swelling under my left ear near jaw. Pains when pressed hard. And swollen left submandibular lymph node. Also my left tonsil is swollen. And having a pain right from my lower third molar, tonsil, ear and jaw. My wisdom tooth is impacted and there's tooth decay as well. I took augmentin 625 but no improvement. I have attached photo as well. Is this pain because of the teeth. I am a smoker as well. I consulted my dentist and he said its because of the tooth. But I am scared as I m a smoker. Please help
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Dr. Mehak Maheshwary Singhal
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
10 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Get Sonography of neck and submandibular region. It will confirm the cause oc swelling and also rule out an abcess.
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