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I have an infection in my cheek it's read and swelled i've been on antibiotics for 2 full days now but sign of improvement?

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Specializes in Pain Management

May take longer: It certainly may take longer, however i would keep in touch with your doc.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/20/2014

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A member asked:

I have an infection in my cheek it's read and swelled i've been on antibiotics for 2 full days now but sign of improvement?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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