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Suggest Medication For An Infection In The Gums
have a tooth infection. Went to a dentist yesterday who had a quick look in my mouth and prescribd 500mg amoxicillan and to see him back in a week.
Felt progressively worse since the appointment with him, swelling to face has got worse, generally just feeling ill/headache/sore throat etc aswell as the obvious pain discomfort from the infection. Gums have turned white in some places and now and again a blotchy rash appears on top half of body which disappears after few minutes. Im really worried that the infection has spread and become dangerous, also concerned after reading on internet that antiobiotics wont cure it anyway. Please help..
Felt progressively worse since the appointment with him, swelling to face has got worse, generally just feeling ill/headache/sore throat etc aswell as the obvious pain discomfort from the infection. Gums have turned white in some places and now and again a blotchy rash appears on top half of body which disappears after few minutes. Im really worried that the infection has spread and become dangerous, also concerned after reading on internet that antiobiotics wont cure it anyway. Please help..
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The swelling in the face and gums could be secondary to tooth infection. Only penicillin will not be effective, you need to take metronidazole 400mg bid for 5days(if you are not allergic). Then consult aoral physician and get the tooth treated.
The rashes on the top half of the body could be a separate issue, it can be secondary to allergic reaction to some food items, drugs or insect bite. Consult a general physician and get it evaluated. If it is a allergic reaction then you have to take anti allergic drugs like cetrizine.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The swelling in the face and gums could be secondary to tooth infection. Only penicillin will not be effective, you need to take metronidazole 400mg bid for 5days(if you are not allergic). Then consult aoral physician and get the tooth treated.
The rashes on the top half of the body could be a separate issue, it can be secondary to allergic reaction to some food items, drugs or insect bite. Consult a general physician and get it evaluated. If it is a allergic reaction then you have to take anti allergic drugs like cetrizine.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hello,
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There are two possibilities for your current problem.
1. Firstly as you guessed the infection may have spreaded to new area and amoxicillin is not effective. In this case you can talk to your doctor to change the medication. I like to tell you that tetracycline group of medicine work better when the causative organism is not known.
2. Secondly there may be allergic reaction due to amoxicillin. In this case the it needs to be stopped as soon as possible.
I understand your concern about dangerousness of infection and there is immediate need to visit your doctor.
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.
There are two possibilities for your current problem.
1. Firstly as you guessed the infection may have spreaded to new area and amoxicillin is not effective. In this case you can talk to your doctor to change the medication. I like to tell you that tetracycline group of medicine work better when the causative organism is not known.
2. Secondly there may be allergic reaction due to amoxicillin. In this case the it needs to be stopped as soon as possible.
I understand your concern about dangerousness of infection and there is immediate need to visit your doctor.
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