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Over-the-counter pain killers such as Tylenol of course will do the trick. If you want something more "natural," you should talk to a holistic practitioner or homeopath for some other ideas.

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Your body is weakened because all of your energy is being used to fight the bacteria.

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Use cold for the first day or two to reduce the swelling, then heat to promote healing.

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