Albuquerque, NM
A 39-year-old female asked:
I have lupus and am remission. i have a sore on my ear , a fever, a large node in front of my ear and jaw pain. can a swollen lymph node cause jaw pain. dentist said teeth are ok. derm says ear infec?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 59 years experience
Lymph node: Yes, the node can cause pressure on your jaw seek treatment for your infection.
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Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 56 years experience
Yes but other choice: Sulely with this nodule i would be concerned about an infection, this needs to be evaluated now. Other concerns could be a tumor, we flare of the lupus to name a few. You need to see your doctor now.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Vicken Poochikiananswered
Internal Medicine 43 years experience
Probably infection: I guess you have an infection causing swollen node and jaw pain. You should try antibiotics first for at least a week, if not better then consider other causes.
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 58 years experience
Yes it can: Yoy need to see your primary care doctor to find the cause of swollen lymph node as it suggests infection and may need to be treated with antibiotics.
Yes a large swollen lymph node can cause jaw pain in some.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Feb 9, 2017
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