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I am experiencing swollen mouth, my cheek is currently the size of a golfball. i got put on antibiotics but hasn't gone done. also numb lip?

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ER/UC clinic: This is an infection or severe inflammation and requires direct examination and testing to make a diagnosis. DO NOT attempt to treat this yourself: go to iER or urgent care clinic for further evaluation.

Answered 3/29/2017

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