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Is The Abscess The Reason For Stiffness Throughout The Body?

I have an appointment next week to see an endodontist. I have an abscess where I had a root canal six years ago. I am experiencing stiffness throughout my body, especially when getting out of bed or getting up from a sitting position. Is this the poison from the abscess going through my body?
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Carol
Tue, 19 Aug 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello.no abscess can't cause stiffness. but yes its infection can cause fever and symptoms like that.
You should go to physician for the diagnosis. For abscess you should get prescription of antibiotics from your dentist.
Hope this will help.
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Akanksha Ananthaswamy's  Response
Hello Carol, thanks for consulting HCM. The stiffness that you are experiencing in your body is not related to the dental abscess. Dental abscess is a localized condition and does not cause stiffness of the body. Your stiffness could be related to a muscular cause, joint problem or any such conditions. Kindly consult a general physician for a thorough examination of your body. There is no need to worry about your abscess causing the stiffness of the body. Make sure you get the tooth treated endodontically. Get well soon Carol
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Is The Abscess The Reason For Stiffness Throughout The Body?

Hello.no abscess can t cause stiffness. but yes its infection can cause fever and symptoms like that. You should go to physician for the diagnosis. For abscess you should get prescription of antibiotics from your dentist. Hope this will help.