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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node Post Wisdom Tooth Removal?

I had my wisdom teeth on my right side removed 5 days ago. My lymph node was swollen after and over the last few days has gotten worse . It is very hard and uncomfortable. I started another dose of antibiotics today. I had taken some before the extractions were done because my lower tooth had an infection already. I dont think I have dry socket. I followed all the post procedure, but there is no clot in the lower socket. Could this be because my infection went away and was still lingering? I m just really swollen still.
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain the swollen lymph nodes can be secondary to infection as you had infection wisdom tooth and it is not due to extraction but it is Reactionary Lymphadenopathy caused due to infection..
But as there is not clot in the extraction socket there is a possibility that the clot has dislodged and the pain commonly initiates after 5 to 6 days after clot dislodgement and it can also be a cauase of lymphadenopathy and you should immediately consult your dentist and get evaluated and if there is dry socket he will place a zinc oxide eugenol dressing in the socket so that it will initiate healing as well as has a sedative nature so pain will not occur..

Continue taking antibiotics and anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen for relief from infection, inflammation and resolution of lymph nodes..
You can also do warm compresses over the lymph nodes for faster resolution.


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node Post Wisdom Tooth Removal?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain the swollen lymph nodes can be secondary to infection as you had infection wisdom tooth and it is not due to extraction but it is Reactionary Lymphadenopathy caused due to infection.. But as there is not clot in the extraction socket there is a possibility that the clot has dislodged and the pain commonly initiates after 5 to 6 days after clot dislodgement and it can also be a cauase of lymphadenopathy and you should immediately consult your dentist and get evaluated and if there is dry socket he will place a zinc oxide eugenol dressing in the socket so that it will initiate healing as well as has a sedative nature so pain will not occur.. Continue taking antibiotics and anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen for relief from infection, inflammation and resolution of lymph nodes.. You can also do warm compresses over the lymph nodes for faster resolution. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.