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Extracted Wisdom Tooth, Fainted And Fell, Face Turned White. Is It Normal?

my husband got a wisdom tooth pulled yesterday.and just a few min ago.he fainted and fell on the floor..he sounded like he was throwingup...but he was on his back...his face turned white....I was trying to wake him..took about 30 sec ....felt like forever..he said he is ok.but I think he should go to hospital..what should I do? is this normal?
Wed, 29 May 2013
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HELLO,
Your husband had undergone into syncope post extraction.
I would advice you to get first aid measures from the dentist.
Give him glucose solution and water.
IV fluids has to be administered if necessary.
Allow him to sleep for another 3-4 hours.
Take rest.
Complete course of medicines has to be taken.
Monitor blood pressure levels.
Hope this helps.

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Extracted Wisdom Tooth, Fainted And Fell, Face Turned White. Is It Normal?

HELLO, Your husband had undergone into syncope post extraction. I would advice you to get first aid measures from the dentist. Give him glucose solution and water. IV fluids has to be administered if necessary. Allow him to sleep for another 3-4 hours. Take rest. Complete course of medicines has to be taken. Monitor blood pressure levels. Hope this helps.