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Just got my infected wisdom tooth removed 2 days ago, i have a moveable bump on my posterior lymph node. is this normal? i'm taking 300mg clindamyacin
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Normal: usually: Most people get swollen lymph nodes with dental infections.
Answered 3/15/2015
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Yes: Your swollen lymph node could be due to the infection or just the tissue inflammation following extraction.
Answered 3/15/2015
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Yes: Likely just a reactive lymph node. Should improve. Have your oral surgeon look at it during your post operative appointment.
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