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Can A Local Anesthetic Taken During Root Canal Treatment Cause Allergic Reactions?
Question: Hi
I have a root canal treatment tomorrow i am scared of needle but my question is that local anasthetic is it dangerous? Can you be allergic to it.
I have about 18 months ago used local anasthtic for tooth extraction used no problems.
I have health anxiety
I have a root canal treatment tomorrow i am scared of needle but my question is that local anasthetic is it dangerous? Can you be allergic to it.
I have about 18 months ago used local anasthtic for tooth extraction used no problems.
I have health anxiety
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Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxx
I can understand feeling apprehensive before a dental or medical procedure!
It is possible to have an allergy to any medication, but if you didn't have a reaction to the local anesthetic last time, you are most likely to be ok (no reaction).
Do you have allergies to any medications similar to the local anesthetic? Also, do you have any allergies to other medications or foods?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxx
I can understand feeling apprehensive before a dental or medical procedure!
It is possible to have an allergy to any medication, but if you didn't have a reaction to the local anesthetic last time, you are most likely to be ok (no reaction).
Do you have allergies to any medications similar to the local anesthetic? Also, do you have any allergies to other medications or foods?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have no allergies? I been taking most medicine no issues.
Its when you read internet it says rare cases local anasthtic can give you allergic reaction and send you in cardiac arrest
Its when you read internet it says rare cases local anasthtic can give you allergic reaction and send you in cardiac arrest
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Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxx,
Reading the internet medical sites can cause a lot of anxiety. Various website, such as WebMD and medications websites can be helpful for providing basic information and that's good, but they also include things that are hard to sort out in terms of whether they apply to a person or not.
Here is something to keep in mind which may make you feel better. The dentist who will be doing the root canal is also experienced in anesthesia and it's potential side effects. If you were to have a severe allergic reaction, the dentist would give you epinephrine to prevent serious consequences.
But it is very unlikely to happen, and you should be fine.
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Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxx,
Reading the internet medical sites can cause a lot of anxiety. Various website, such as WebMD and medications websites can be helpful for providing basic information and that's good, but they also include things that are hard to sort out in terms of whether they apply to a person or not.
Here is something to keep in mind which may make you feel better. The dentist who will be doing the root canal is also experienced in anesthesia and it's potential side effects. If you were to have a severe allergic reaction, the dentist would give you epinephrine to prevent serious consequences.
But it is very unlikely to happen, and you should be fine.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your help i had treatment today and it was fine. Had 3 injections and no issues so atleast i know my body can cope with Anasthetic.
One more advice i need i am thinking of having hair transplant can you tell me local anasthetic is it ok to have on your head? Its like 7/8 hour procedure
One more advice i need i am thinking of having hair transplant can you tell me local anasthetic is it ok to have on your head? Its like 7/8 hour procedure
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Dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxx,
I'm glad your procedure went well today.
Unfortunately, I don't know much about the procedure for hair transplantation or the medications involved. I recommend you repost your question as a separate question and in the first line write "FOR DERMATOLOGIST (HAIR TRANSPLANT) ONLY" and a dermatologist will respond.
Rest up from your root canal now, and best regards.
Dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxx,
I'm glad your procedure went well today.
Unfortunately, I don't know much about the procedure for hair transplantation or the medications involved. I recommend you repost your question as a separate question and in the first line write "FOR DERMATOLOGIST (HAIR TRANSPLANT) ONLY" and a dermatologist will respond.
Rest up from your root canal now, and best regards.
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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