I am going to make an appointment tomorrow but I am wondering what could make it so sore. It just started coming on today. the left side hurts like the glands in your neck up into the lower part of my cheek. It doesn't feel like it's in my tooth just it is sore like the muscles and glands are sore. I have a real bad migraine now.
I am pretty sure it's not my tooth it is more in my cheek muscles than my tooth and my tooth nor the gums under/around it do not hurt.
Anyone know what it could be?
2007-01-16 14:51:46 · 4 answers · asked by WINGS 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
sounds like a sinus infection
2007-01-16 17:33:36 · answer #1 · answered by dee_ann 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could very well be sinus trouble; a friend went to a dentist with that kind of pain but was annoyed with the bill, realising that for her the doctor visit would have been free!
It it's sinus, try a nasal spray; also, inhale steam from boiling water ( don't get burned) and lay on your back on bed with head hanging over side, which may allow some sinuses to drain just a bit and relieve pressure. Wish you luck!
2007-01-16 15:01:35 · answer #2 · answered by jelmar106 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those glands are lymph nodes which filter the blood of damaged white blood cells, which are active due to an infection probably in your throat or sinuses. This may or may not be causing your migraine. Since it's only on one side you may be able to fight it without antibiotics, but be prepared to take them as a precautionary measure depending on other health factors in your case.
2007-01-16 15:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by Dale F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a swollen lymph node - it could be caused by mucus draining into the gland from a head cold.
2007-01-16 14:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋