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Can An Abscessed Tooth Cause Symptoms Like Diarrhea?

Yes Can an untreated Abessed tooth cause other reactions in the body like diareah? I started taking antibiotics for this from my dentist when the diareah fist began five days ago. I quit taking them two days ago and still have a very bright yellowish orange loose stool several time a day. I am a widow and I cannot afford to have the tooth fixed now.
Fri, 15 Sep 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

If you have an abscessed tooth and you are swallowing pus then it can probably cause infection in your stomach causing diarrhoea and stomach ache..

However diarrhoea can also be due to a number of other causes like viral gastroenteritis, food poisoning, parasitic infestation,food intolerance, food allergies,excess intake of tea and coffee,electrolyte imbalance etc..

So if the symptoms are not resolving it is better to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated..

You can take Loperamide to control loose motions..

For abscessed tooth you should get the tooth treated as the infection can spread to the facial soft tissues causing space infection..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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Can An Abscessed Tooth Cause Symptoms Like Diarrhea?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. If you have an abscessed tooth and you are swallowing pus then it can probably cause infection in your stomach causing diarrhoea and stomach ache.. However diarrhoea can also be due to a number of other causes like viral gastroenteritis, food poisoning, parasitic infestation,food intolerance, food allergies,excess intake of tea and coffee,electrolyte imbalance etc.. So if the symptoms are not resolving it is better to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated.. You can take Loperamide to control loose motions.. For abscessed tooth you should get the tooth treated as the infection can spread to the facial soft tissues causing space infection.. Hope this helps.. Regards..