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What Causes Facial Inflammation And Soreness In Jaws Post Intake Of Amoxicillin?
Question: I was prescribed 875 mg amoxicillin every 12 hours for strep throat on Thursday. Right side of my face is inflamed in front of my ear and my jaw is getting sore. Is this a common side effect?
Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to Parotitis
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Sir
Let me reassure you that it is not side effect of amoxicillin. Swelling in front of ear and soreness of jaw is likely to be due to Parotitis ( inflammation of salivary gland situated in front of the ear ) . I would suggest you the following
1. Continue taking Amoxicillin
2. Anti inflammatory like Ibuprofen will be helpful
3. Local application of hot water fomentation:
By clean cotton cloth soaked in hot water and applied locally to be are thrice a day
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance ,will be glad to assist you
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Likely to be due to Parotitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Let me reassure you that it is not side effect of amoxicillin. Swelling in front of ear and soreness of jaw is likely to be due to Parotitis ( inflammation of salivary gland situated in front of the ear ) . I would suggest you the following
1. Continue taking Amoxicillin
2. Anti inflammatory like Ibuprofen will be helpful
3. Local application of hot water fomentation:
By clean cotton cloth soaked in hot water and applied locally to be are thrice a day
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance ,will be glad to assist you
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
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