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Having Awful Headaches, Stomach Ache. Could It Be Due To Dental Abcess?
My dad is 77 yo male 4 weeks ago had a rash on his body was given predindsone getting slightly better now he has awful headaches stomach ache. Dr said he may need temporal artery bx to see if any infection. could a dental abscess be the problem of headache he has cols sens ur molar area. no pressure sens . is this dangerous? should he be on an antibiotic or have any additional testing? Daughter Denise
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Thanks for writing in.
If there is deep caries in tooth, then it may lead to referred pain.Headache may occur due to abscess.
Visit your dentist & get proper diagnosis done.
Do not start any medication by itself.
Maintain proper oral hygiene.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Thanks for writing in.
If there is deep caries in tooth, then it may lead to referred pain.Headache may occur due to abscess.
Visit your dentist & get proper diagnosis done.
Do not start any medication by itself.
Maintain proper oral hygiene.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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