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What can cause swollen glands under chin like close to the throat?! help please freakin out ! i have a tooth abcess! do i have ludwings agnia?
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Abscessed tooth: An abscessed lower back tooth can cause swollen glands in the area you describe. Your glands (lymph nodes) swell up when they are fighting an infection in that area. This is what they are supposed to do. It is unlikely that you have ludwig's angina. Regardless you need to see a dentist or an oral surgeon tomorrow morning. They may place you on an antibiotic to help shrink the infection.
Answered 3/24/2019
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Infection: You have a tooth abscess. It will cause swollen glands as the lymphatic system tries to trap the spreading infection. You need to see a General Dentist, Endodontist, or Oral Surgeon immediately. If you don't want Ludwig's Angina this must be immediately treated. Dental abscesses do not self heal, please be seen by a professional.
Answered 3/24/2019
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