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How Can A Painful Lump Around The Jaw Be Treated?

hi, so i recently had 3 wisdom teeth removed. Its been 5 days now but i still have this lump around my jaw area which is very painful, also around my ear with is worse and every time i swallow those two areas i just mentioned are excruciatingly painful. i also have a clear mucus build up in my mouth every second and needing to constantly spit all the time. I can t eat, sleep or think properly because its so sore. what should i do?
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This is in relation with reactionary salivary gland enlargement .

* Guidelines for better recovery

- Continue antibiotics , anti inflammatory agents as per the advise of
the doctor .
- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a
day .
- Drink plenty of liquids , prefer soft , light diet .
- Keep proper care of the oral hygiene .

Hope this will help you for sure .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further doubts .

Regards .

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How Can A Painful Lump Around The Jaw Be Treated?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * This is in relation with reactionary salivary gland enlargement . * Guidelines for better recovery - Continue antibiotics , anti inflammatory agents as per the advise of the doctor . - Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day . - Drink plenty of liquids , prefer soft , light diet . - Keep proper care of the oral hygiene . Hope this will help you for sure . Wishing you fine recovery . Feel free to ask any further doubts . Regards .