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After breakfast this am, my jaw area all of a sudden got swollen. i took advil (ibuprofen) and it went away, but happened again after lunch. should i see a doc?

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Dr. Russell Lieblick answered

YES!: See a doctor about this. It could be an infection or angioneurotic edema. This could represent an allergic reaction as well.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

After breakfast this am, my jaw area all of a sudden got swollen. i took advil (ibuprofen) and it went away, but happened again after lunch. should i see a doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Russell Lieblick answered

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