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How To Diagnose And Treat Abcess Tooth And Boil On Neck?

a couple of months ago a friend had an abcess tooth as well as a boil on his neck. he was treated with antibiotics-now approx two months later he seems to of had a seizure - no blunt trauma to his head-he feels it is a fluke and wishes to wait... can you tell me if waiting would cause him more harm or how to explain what tests he needs? and can the er do this
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,

I would suggest you to take your friend to the Dentist get an x-ray done of the abscessed tooth and go for its treatment boil on the neck would not have any connection with the abscessed tooth, its should be examined and treated with a Physician..


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How To Diagnose And Treat Abcess Tooth And Boil On Neck?

Hi, Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to take your friend to the Dentist get an x-ray done of the abscessed tooth and go for its treatment boil on the neck would not have any connection with the abscessed tooth, its should be examined and treated with a Physician.. Take care!