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What Causes Painful And Swollen Lymph Nodes Around The Jaws?

female age 49 chronic n/v, recent glands to back of jaw feel sore and slightly swollen. history of diverticulosis. Had upper and lower GI scoped which was normal except for diverticulosis. ultrasound of gallbladder showed small amount of tiny stones with sludge noted. no fever noted ever with episodes. history of HTN (on low dose of norvasic 2.5mg once daily along with elevated heart rate at times of over 100-115.
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Hello,

The causes of swollen lymph nodes could be injury or infection. Here it is unlikely to be related to your oral typhoid vaccine, so it doesn't seem to be a possibility.

If you feel pain and tenderness in swollen lymph nodes then you should see a surgeon who will examine you and prescribe the appropriate treatment according to consideration of your tests reports.

Check your blood hemogram, ESR to rule out infection. You can take analgesic oral tablet available over the counter for pain and you will also require oral antibiotics like Cefixime or Cefadroxil but for that, you will need a prescription of a doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Painful And Swollen Lymph Nodes Around The Jaws?

Hello, The causes of swollen lymph nodes could be injury or infection. Here it is unlikely to be related to your oral typhoid vaccine, so it doesn t seem to be a possibility. If you feel pain and tenderness in swollen lymph nodes then you should see a surgeon who will examine you and prescribe the appropriate treatment according to consideration of your tests reports. Check your blood hemogram, ESR to rule out infection. You can take analgesic oral tablet available over the counter for pain and you will also require oral antibiotics like Cefixime or Cefadroxil but for that, you will need a prescription of a doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon