- Male
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
There's this recurring swelling under my jaw, on the left side, that's been really worrying me. It seems to get hard and painful as it grows. Whenever I take antibiotics, the swelling decreases but never fully goes away, and it pops back up, especially after I eat non-veg food. Could this be something serious? What should I do about it?
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Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Ent Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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