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I had a tonsillectomy on tues. one side of my jaw is more swollen and painful than the other and ear ache im experiencing is unbearable, infection?
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Infections post op: Your symptoms warrant an urgent call to the surgeon now. If he is not available ask for the covering doctor on call. If no one responds then I recommend going to the nearest emergency room ASAP.
Answered 12/25/2020
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