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A member asked:

What could cause a pus pocket swollen throat, swollen lymph node on neck and bruising, all on one side of body.

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Many things: A tooth abscess can cause all the problems you mentioned. See an oral surgeon asap for an evaluation. This condition can turn into a life threatening infection quickly.

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 10/9/2015

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