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Tooth Pain, Tight And Puffy Legs, Retaining Water. Taking Painkillers For Tooth Pain. Any Ideas?

Hi, My tooth is dying and I am in need of a root canal. I am in a lot of pain and have been taking pain killers for two weeks now. I am on extra strenth advil, tylenol, and Ibuprofen. I am now finding that I am retaining a lot of water. My legs feel tight and I am puffy all over. Is this due to the pain killers that I am on or is something else going on?
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

Toothpain indicates infection of the tooth that had spread to the periapical tissues such type of infected tooth needs to root canal treated to save it permanently. Pain killers will give a temporary relief, i would suggest you to initiate with the proper treatment.
Puffy legs can be due to some systemic problems i would suggest you to visit a Physician and get a checkup done for Blood pressure, urine examination.

Hope this helps out.

Regards...
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Dentist,  Dr. Anshumala Singh's  Response
Dear friend.

Thanks for sharing your concern.

Tooth pain is due to tooth decay.This decay is caused by various bacterias, and microbes.

Root canal treatment is done to eliminate all the dead and decayed tissues from the teeth and there by aseptically obturated.Thus making the teeth functional again.

puffiness of face and water retention occurs due to kidney disorders.please visit your physician soon and get your self thoroughly examined.

Hope it helps.

Thanks.

Take care.
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Dentist,  Dr. Bindiya Bhaskar's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

Infected tooth has to be root canal treated or pulp capping has to be done.

If left untreated,infection can spread into sinus spaces too.

Maintain oral hygiene well.

Regarding other concerns,please do visit a GP.

Meanwhile,use chlorhexidine mouthrinses along with desensitising toothpaste.

Take care.
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Tooth Pain, Tight And Puffy Legs, Retaining Water. Taking Painkillers For Tooth Pain. Any Ideas?

Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Toothpain indicates infection of the tooth that had spread to the periapical tissues such type of infected tooth needs to root canal treated to save it permanently. Pain killers will give a temporary relief, i would suggest you to initiate with the proper treatment. Puffy legs can be due to some systemic problems i would suggest you to visit a Physician and get a checkup done for Blood pressure, urine examination. Hope this helps out. Regards...