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Suggest Treatment For Hard Swelling And Infection In Gums
Question: I have been taking clindamyacin for 13 days for an infection in my gums that required removal of 7 lower teeth,it is 150 mg.Istill have a hard swollen area there! do i need to get the rx refilled again? I have been icing it down but hen i lay down for the night it keeps coming back. Also the outside of my mouth is numb Like novacaine wearing off!
Brief Answer:
Infection involving bone and nerve, antibioma, stop antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
As far as the swelling is concerned, I have two possibilities.
It can be because of the remnant infection from the gums or it can be a antibioma that results from taking antibiotics for long time. So you need to stop taking the antibotics. You need to get a radiograph done to confirm the diagnosis.
Regarding the numbness, it can be because of the involvement of the nerve secondary to spread of infection involving the bone and nerve.
So nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take nerve regenerating drugs like vitamin B6 and B12.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed, later it can be treated accordingly.
I hope i have answered your query. If any queries are there reply me back. Take care.
Infection involving bone and nerve, antibioma, stop antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
As far as the swelling is concerned, I have two possibilities.
It can be because of the remnant infection from the gums or it can be a antibioma that results from taking antibiotics for long time. So you need to stop taking the antibotics. You need to get a radiograph done to confirm the diagnosis.
Regarding the numbness, it can be because of the involvement of the nerve secondary to spread of infection involving the bone and nerve.
So nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take nerve regenerating drugs like vitamin B6 and B12.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed, later it can be treated accordingly.
I hope i have answered your query. If any queries are there reply me back. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you so much, I was worried that it may be something more severe,I will call my oral physician to re-evaluate my condition.
Brief Answer:
Take care
Detailed Answer:
k. Take care.
If you have any queries you can reply me back.
Take care
Detailed Answer:
k. Take care.
If you have any queries you can reply me back.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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