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scareddiane

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My friend has a swollen lymph node behind his ear that has not gone down in 5 weeks. A few days ago he broke off a molar and when he looked in the mirror saw it was all black inside. His gum is sore to the touch and swollen. Due to winter storms, the dentist isn't open.

Can the lymph node be swollen all this time from this building abscess/ decay? The lymph node is behind one ear lobe and about the size of a lima bean. That's got him very scared.
 
PLEASE ANSWER ? for friend who is VERY afraid

He sees his hygienist for xrays today and is very anxious.
 
advise your friend to ask the hygienist to assess the node and have the dentist take a look as well. Hopefully they can set his mind at rest
 
Thanks Doc. The hygienist took one look and called in the doc. They did do a 3D xray and said his sinuses were impacted / infected but the tooth also had a lot of swelling and infection and cannot be saved. They put him on antibiotics and will remove it on Monday.

His dentist said either condition could be the cause of the 5 weeks swelling of the lymph node BUT the swelling was only slightly enlarged.
 
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