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Can wisdom tooth removal lead to an eye infection? my eye is red painful and producing yellow mucus causing my eye to get sealed shut while i sleep. on the same side that i got stitches and my jaw is most swollen and still painful 5 days after?
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You should be examined by a doctor as soon as possible by an oral surgeon or an ENT doctor. Take care.
Answered 6/26/2023
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You need to be seen by an eye care physician, most likely a cellulitis and would need systemic antibiotics
Answered 6/29/2023
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