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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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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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