Painful swollen lymph nodes in my neck and armpit
Patient: I am a 19 year old female. My wisdom teeth have been coming in for a while now. But haven t given me much trouble until recently. Sometimes I will get swollen lymph nodes in my neck and armpit. I can t really go to the dentist right now. Is this something to be worried about ? I brush my teeth a lot and am quite ocd about making sure the wisdom teeth and gums around them are very clean. Could this be an infection and if so how can I cure it because like I said I don t have the means to go to the dentist for another month or so. This has been going on for 2-3 months. The lymph node in my armpit is swollen as I type this and quite painful to the touch. Thanks in advance. Doctor: Hi,     Wisdom teeth usually erupt between 18-25 years of age. A condition known as Pericoronitis results in pain and infection around the wisdom teeth and the infection can spread to other parts of the body. You should consult a Surgeon and get a OPG X-Ray taken to know the actual position of the tooth immediately. Remember Health is Wealth. Excuses for not visiting a dentist will only deteriorate your health.