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Continuous Night Rigors With Dizziness The Following Day, Long Standing Root Canal Infection Of Tooth. Related?

I have suffered night rigors twice during the last three weeks. my GP ordered a full set of blood tests all of which were normal except liver which is currently being retested. I have a long standing infection in the root canal of a tooth , i am currently awaiting treatment to cut out the infection, could this be relevant? The day after the last rigor I suffered dizziness ans loss of balance and vomited several times. i have experienced rigors several times in the past often at the same time as underlying infections in my teeth and sinus .
Fri, 14 Dec 2012
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Hi Susan,

Thanks for writing to us.

Firstly, it would be better for you to take the Infective Endocarditis prophylaxis as you have undergone a root canal procedure. If you have already taken it, well its good.

The rigor is very concerning indeed. I would go ahead with blood culture in your case as the symptoms are alarming.

Dizziness, vomiting are all not good signs, suggests toxemia.

Please get a thorough investigation done and treated accordingly at the earliest.

Get well soon.

Regards,
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Continuous Night Rigors With Dizziness The Following Day, Long Standing Root Canal Infection Of Tooth. Related?

Hi Susan, Thanks for writing to us. Firstly, it would be better for you to take the Infective Endocarditis prophylaxis as you have undergone a root canal procedure. If you have already taken it, well its good. The rigor is very concerning indeed. I would go ahead with blood culture in your case as the symptoms are alarming. Dizziness, vomiting are all not good signs, suggests toxemia. Please get a thorough investigation done and treated accordingly at the earliest. Get well soon. Regards,