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What Causes Lump In Jaw After Wisdom Teeth Extraction And Earache?

i had my wisdom teeth extracted 8 days ago. the pain is nearly gone, as is the swelling, but now i have a very hard lump on my lower left jaw. It is somewhat sore and is making my jaw feel heavy. i am also having a lot of earaches. i took a 7 day course of antibiotics starting the day of the surgery, the lump appeared within 2-3 days and has not changed since. what could this be?
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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There are two reason for the post extraction swelling either due to injury to blood vessel while injecting anaesthesia or due to post op infection you should not do hot water fomentation just give ice packs over the swelling and visit ENT specialist for any ear infection.
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What Causes Lump In Jaw After Wisdom Teeth Extraction And Earache?

There are two reason for the post extraction swelling either due to injury to blood vessel while injecting anaesthesia or due to post op infection you should not do hot water fomentation just give ice packs over the swelling and visit ENT specialist for any ear infection.