10 Symptoms of Tooth Infection
Symptom #7: Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy is defined as lymph nodes that are different in terms of number, size, or consistency. It can be seen in both minor and serious infections, cancers, autoimmune disorders, and more. Lymph nodes are part of the immune system that help to combat against pathogens or abnormal cells.
They can be likened to filters that trap pathogens and swell up when near a site of infection. In a tooth infection, the lymph nodes involved are usually located in the neck.
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