Swollen glands by jaw line, mild swelling and soreness. Advise for relief?
Patient: I woke up yesterday morning with swollen glands by my jaw line, mild swelling and soreness. I the evening I was relaxing and starting to become more painful, a hot press and cold press did not seem to work to relieve the tension and stress. I work up this morning at 2am to the swelling getting larger, moving into my neck, creating it hard to breathe when laying down, and swallow. I look like i have gains 20 pounds in my face. I am planning a Dr. Appt. for today, but any ideas for relief or symptoms? Doctor: Hello,Thanks for writing to us.I would advice you to get a thorough clinical evaluation to rule out the cause of swollen glands below jaw line.Decayed or periodontally infected tooth has to be root canal treated or extracted.Abscess has to be drained and curretted.Complete course of antibiotics-analgesics has to be administered.Maintain oral hygiene well.Please do visit a dentist soon.Take care.