Should i go BACK to the ER...please help...?!
Question: Should i go BACK to the ER......please help.......?
i went to the er on the 22nd with swollen lymph nodes and face on the RIGHT side.... they diagnosed me with and ear infection on the LEFT side and perscribed me with the z pack an antibiotic...... my left side isnt swollen or hurting but my right side has at least doubled in swelling and the skin in that area of my face and throat is now turning very red.... it is also very painful.... i have tried ibuprofen, tylenol, aleve, with no luck to lessen the swelling and also i have tried heat and ice.... neither have helped....
first of all.... does anyone know if the swelling on the right side could actually be caused by the infected ear on the left....
does anyone have a remedy for the swelling....
should i go back to the er....
ps i am a military wife and my physician is on base and very hard to get an appointment with....
please help any info to help with the swelling and pain would be much appreciatedHealth Question & Answer
first of all.... does anyone know if the swelling on the right side could actually be caused by the infected ear on the left....
does anyone have a remedy for the swelling....
should i go back to the er....
ps i am a military wife and my physician is on base and very hard to get an appointment with....
please help any info to help with the swelling and pain would be much appreciatedHealth Question & Answer
Answers:
I would return to the emergency room right away!! the redness in your throat area could turn into swelling which could restrict your airway..
have you seen a dentist recently.? you might have an abscessed tooth or some other type of abscess (a pocket of pus along the gumline, underneath a tooth,etc) that would require draining or another type of antibiotic to treat it)..
I doubt that an ear infection on your left side is causing the swelling on the right-my guess is your entire face would be swollen if that was the cause..
go back to the er and have them check your mouth out of see if you can get an emergency appt with the dentist..
in the meantime, try applying warm compresses (a washcloth soaked in hot water) to your face for about 10-15 mins at a time.. this might help reduce some of the swelling and ease the pain..
if you're airway becomes swollen or you're having a hard time breathing-call 911 immediately..
hope this helps!!Health Question & Answer
have you seen a dentist recently.? you might have an abscessed tooth or some other type of abscess (a pocket of pus along the gumline, underneath a tooth,etc) that would require draining or another type of antibiotic to treat it)..
I doubt that an ear infection on your left side is causing the swelling on the right-my guess is your entire face would be swollen if that was the cause..
go back to the er and have them check your mouth out of see if you can get an emergency appt with the dentist..
in the meantime, try applying warm compresses (a washcloth soaked in hot water) to your face for about 10-15 mins at a time.. this might help reduce some of the swelling and ease the pain..
if you're airway becomes swollen or you're having a hard time breathing-call 911 immediately..
hope this helps!!Health Question & Answer
get a cup with some warm water in then put so SALT in mix it up and use it the same way you would when use mouth wash.. just get in in the back of your mouth but do swallow it that will help your throatHealth Question & Answer
i think u should go get that checked again u can never be too careful! they might put u on steroids or sumthing cuz i heard form watching discovery health that reduces swelling!Health Question & Answer