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Suggest Medication For Pain In The Upper Right Jaw Despite Taking Z-Pak

Hello I have been having pain in my upper right jaw, I have seen the dentist he felt it was sinuses however i finished the Zpak today and the pain in still there if I do not take over the counter pain reliever... If I press on my upper gum as high up as i can close to cheek bone it i so sore I do not feel an abscess but I am getting concerned my face feels swollen especially in the a.m.
Fri, 26 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain in case if you have pain in upper gums and is not localized to a single tooth and there is tenderness on palpating the area near the cheek bone, it can be due to infection in the sinuses as the floor of sinuses lies in close location with the upper teeth.
I would however suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x-ray and MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Phenylephrine..
Steam inhalations and using a humidifier in your room can help..
You can be advised steroid nasal sprays and saline nasal irrigations..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods and air-conditioned atmosphere..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Medication For Pain In The Upper Right Jaw Despite Taking Z-Pak

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain in case if you have pain in upper gums and is not localized to a single tooth and there is tenderness on palpating the area near the cheek bone, it can be due to infection in the sinuses as the floor of sinuses lies in close location with the upper teeth. I would however suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x-ray and MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Phenylephrine.. Steam inhalations and using a humidifier in your room can help.. You can be advised steroid nasal sprays and saline nasal irrigations.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods and air-conditioned atmosphere.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.