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How Can A Tooth Infection Be Treated?

I had a tooth infection and was prescribed augmentin I have been taking it and started getting symptoms of a yeast infection, I took one day treatment miconazole but it didn't relieve the symptoms so I now have purchased 3 day treatment but at 4% I used it last night but when I used it it seem to make it worse the symptoms do feel a little bit better is this normal

Fri, 2 Feb 2018
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Hi.

Thanks for the query

Augmentin is an antibiotic and many a times taking antibiotics can cause yeast overgrowth due to reduced resistance to infection as the antibiotics can kill the good bacteria along with the bad ones.
This can cause overgrowth of opportunistic organisms like yeast.
So it is better to get a prescription of anti-fungal medications after getting a proper prescription from the Physician.
You should also eat more of probiotics like Yogurt and garlic.


Hope this helps
Regards
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How Can A Tooth Infection Be Treated?

Hi. Thanks for the query Augmentin is an antibiotic and many a times taking antibiotics can cause yeast overgrowth due to reduced resistance to infection as the antibiotics can kill the good bacteria along with the bad ones. This can cause overgrowth of opportunistic organisms like yeast. So it is better to get a prescription of anti-fungal medications after getting a proper prescription from the Physician. You should also eat more of probiotics like Yogurt and garlic. Hope this helps Regards