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Suggest Treatment For Fever Afer A Root Canal Treatment

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Posted on Wed, 9 Jul 2014
Question: Went in today to remove a decay wisdom teeth. BSL was high so the doctor did a root canal. Now fever and shortness of breath for 2 hours now!
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Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Take paracetamol 500 mg for pain & fever.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

As such there is no difficulty after starting of RCT. Still if you have fever you may take analgesic paracetamol 500 mg.
Take proper rest & continue with your sittings.
If problem persists consult your dentist.
Do warm saline rinses.

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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Suggest Treatment For Fever Afer A Root Canal Treatment

Brief Answer: Take paracetamol 500 mg for pain & fever. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing in. As such there is no difficulty after starting of RCT. Still if you have fever you may take analgesic paracetamol 500 mg. Take proper rest & continue with your sittings. If problem persists consult your dentist. Do warm saline rinses. Regards Dr. Neha Sumra