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A member asked:

Left side of my face, the jaw side to be precise is swollen for a few 3 mnths, i had palmonary tb about 11 yeras ago, but got treated, i teeth grind?

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Many things: It could be many things. It can be a tooth infection, salivary gland issue, lymph node issue, growth in the cheek, growth in the mouth or a jaw cyst/tumor, TMJ issue. See an md and also a dentist for a consultation.

Answered 6/10/2014

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See your doctor: It is possible that you have a residualproblemwith the mycobacterium that causes TB or you may have something else going on.

Answered 6/10/2014

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