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I have a very swollen upper lip. it's very painful and when lanced it puss came out. it's swelling very fast in little time. i also have a fever?
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Medical Consult Now: If you haven't been seen by a physician or started on an antibiotic you should go to an Urgent Care or ER. This is an infection and needs to be treated immediately with antibiotic before it spreads. The fever tells us that this is serious and the "pus" could be cultured to help us treat appropriately. Good luck and get seen.
Answered 9/28/2016
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See a dentist ASAP: A tooth abscess won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. A dental abscess is a collection of pus that forms in your teeth or gums as a result of a bacterial infection. Dentist will treat a tooth abscess by draining it and getting rid of the infection. See a dentist ASAP.
Answered 9/28/2016
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