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Can swollen glands cause a sore jaw?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes.: Whether lymph nodes or other glands that are swollen - this can cause pain.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 12/23/2013

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