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What does pain and soreness on one side of face mean?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See your Doctor: Many possible causes.Most common- sinus infection , tooth infection, ear infection, neuralgia of different etiology. You must see your doctor to examine and evaluate you.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Multiple things .: Could be an infection, injury, oral or dental conditions.

Answered 7/26/2013

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