Hi there,

Most likely you could be having antibiotic associated diarrhoea. Antibiotics sometimes mess with the normal good bacteria that exists in our intestines and cause diarrhoea.You could take VIZYLAC (lactic acid bacillus), one capsule 2 times a day. This might help bring down the diarrhoea. Preferably take the medications after food unless your doctor has specified that it has to be taken before food.

The liquid discharge should come down in another 2-3 days, once the course of antibiotics gets over. In case it is persisting after 3 days, please visit your dentist.

Rehydrate yourself by drinking plenty of fluids.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan

Hi,
According to your problem, i think it is a dry socket called alveolar osteitis(healing disturbance of extraction socket).Its a very painful condition. It is more common after 3-5 days after extraction. As you told me , there is liquid discharge from the site of extraction, called supporative osteitis(pus discharge) So, don't stop antibiotic course. Go back to your dentist, he'll give you dressing of zinc oxide, eugenol(clove oil). also do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day.always keep your healing site clean.you can also use antiseptic mouthwash.
Have a nice time... take care

Hi,
After tooth extraction, it takes a couple of days for healing to occur. Diarrhea may have occured due to the medicines you are taking for which you can take medicines prescribed by your physician. As a home remedy you can have isabgol along with bananas which will help your stomach to settle down. It is a very common side effect of some of the strong antibiotics.
I would suggest you to use warm saline gargles 3-4 times/day as that will help in healing. You should also use a chlorhexidine mouthwash twice / day to further make sure that local infection does not take root at the extraction site. If the condition deteriorates i would strongly recommend you to visit your doctor.
Regards

hello and welcome to hcm,
as for some patients, antibiotic causes cramps in the stomach and disturbance in the routine process of bowel movements leading to diarrhea.
take one ranitidine tab along with the course of antibiotics, you will be good.
for the liquid coming out from extraction site, the reason, may be you have irritated the site with tongue, finger or toothbrush.
do warm saline gargles and do not touch the area.
if the problem persist, then visit the dentist asap.

thanks