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What Causes Symptoms Of Flu After Tooth Extraction?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2017
Question: Hi, since I had my left 6 molar out about 3 weeks ago I have had flu like symptoms continuously. I started on metronidazole just before the extraction and changed to amoxicillin ten days later when a different dentist cleaned the socket and packed it with antiseptic. I feel so I'll, what can I do?
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
not related to tooth removal, consult general physician

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
As far as the flu like symptoms are concerned, it occurs usually after extraction of the teeth for one or two days not for weeks. It does not look like of tooth extraction relted. So consult a general physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole combination for 5 days (if you are not allergic.
I hope I have answered your query. if you have any queries reply me back. Take care.
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What Causes Symptoms Of Flu After Tooth Extraction?

Brief Answer: not related to tooth removal, consult general physician Detailed Answer: Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. As far as the flu like symptoms are concerned, it occurs usually after extraction of the teeth for one or two days not for weeks. It does not look like of tooth extraction relted. So consult a general physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole combination for 5 days (if you are not allergic. I hope I have answered your query. if you have any queries reply me back. Take care.