Lymph nodes are the body's infection filtration system. They filter out bacteria and viruses. If yours are swollen, then they are doing what they are supposed to do and that's taking care of some bacteria or viral infection in your mouth, i.e the ulcers.
I'm glad you have medical appts to have it checked. Recurrent mouth ulcers are not normal and neither are swollen lymph nodes.
Having your doctor check your immune system to find out why you get recurring ulcers may also be a good idea.
Okay, well I have now booked a dental and medical appointment, and will get the nodes checked out. I am pretty sure that it will be nothing, and is either connected to the ulcers or to some other dental infection. But I will get it checked just to be sure.
Thanks for your advice, it is much appreciated.
I do'nt recall pateints ever reported lymph node swelling associated with recurrent aphthous ulcer, unless bacterial infection is present.
Thanks for your reply. I know for a fact that ulcers can cause lymph node swelling. As they hurt at the same time as I get ulcers, and also as many other people get lymphs with ulcers. It is also generally widely reported online that ulcers, especially recurrent/ severe, can cause lymph node enlargement. Are you saying that this is not the case?? Then how could I possibly be getting nodes along with the ulcers, isn't that too coincidental??
generally no. Seeing an oral surgeon or MD is advised.
I meant that I got ulcers due to the tissue trauma of cleaning. I know of many people who get lymph node swelling from ulcers, as they are inflamatory in nature. It could also be because ulcers may be due to some unknown virus. As for the recurring ulcers, I am not particularly worried about them per se, as I have always had those since I was very young and so it cannot be any viral infection, unless there as indeed a virus for ulcers as assumed by some dentist.
What I need answering is if recurring ulcers will cause persistent node swelling.
Swollen lymph nodes are usually a sign of infection, and not caused by simple tissue trauma of a deep cleaning. Reoccuring ulcers are usually a sign of a viral infection. You should check back with your dentist, or see an oral surgeon or pathologist.