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Sore throat, swollen painful glands, itchy skin on face and neck and a tooth abcess what should i do?! been going on for a week or so!

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

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Throat Infection?: Your symptoms are not usually caused by an abcessed tooth. You should see a dentist to treat the tooth. You should see your physician for your other symptoms.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/15/2018

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Dr. Dave Burns answered

Infection: Go to a dentist and resolve the cause of the infection by removing the offending tooth or root canal therapy along with antibiotics.

Dr Dohan and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/15/2018

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A member asked:

Sore throat, swollen painful glands, itchy skin on face and neck and a tooth abcess what should i do?! been going on for a week or so!

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Dr. Dave Burns answered

Dr Dohan and 2 doctors agreed

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