Hello, I Have Has A Sinus Infection For Almost 8weeks And I Had A CT Scan Which Found A Abcess Behind My Right Cheek Bone Should I Be Worried?

Posted on Thu, 2 Feb 2023

Question: hello,

i have has a sinus infection for almost 8weeks and i had a CT scan which found a abcess behind my right cheek bone.
i have had two courses of amoxycilin

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Considerations

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

If the CT showed an infection or abscess it may be necessary to change the antibiotic which you have been taking. It is possible the infection may be a bit resistant to the amoxicillin.

There are several alternative antibiotics which could be considered if your doctor feels the infection is still present.

I would encourage you to discuss this with your doctor to see if he may recommend a trial of a different antibiotic to see if this helps improve your symptoms.

Thanks,

Dr. Galamaga

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Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (19 minutes later)

i have been taking erythromycin 250mg 4 times a day for a week as well as steroid spray which hasnt helped.
i have dizzy spells and blurry eye sight. he said i may need to get it drained, is it worth going to the hospital to get some relief or do i need to go back to my doctor?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,

I don't think going to the hospital would be of much help. I would followup with your primary doctor to have this managed definitively.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

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