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What Causes Dizziness And Nausea After Removal Of Wisdom Tooth?

My daughter had her wisdom teeth out 3 weeks ago. There was one that went up into her sinus. The surgeon was able to get it out during the surgery. She was given antibiotics but then started having drainage so they gave her a stronger one. She's finished the meds and mouth is fine. No longer having issues and for the most part healed. Now for the past couple days she has been experiencing dizziness, nausea and other symptoms of vertigo. Is it possible to get vertigo after wisdom teeth removal? If so what can we do about it or how long will it last, will it just go away? Here's another thing to add to the mix. She started having seizures 3 yrs ago - she's on medication and has been seizure free for 2 yrs now. I'm concerned.
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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It is possible indirect trauma during surgery can damage semicircular canals and dissolve otoliths leading to dizziness. It is further possible that extreme rotation of the cervical spine during surgery can lead to microemboli formulation which could lead to obstruction of the blood supply to the inner ear leading to hearing loss. Sinus infections are more well known complications that can occur after wisdom teeth removal. Perhaps a sinus infection can contribute to vertigo and dizziness... It may be due to the medications, so i suggest you to stop the medication and consult an dental surgeon as soon as possible...
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What Causes Dizziness And Nausea After Removal Of Wisdom Tooth?

It is possible indirect trauma during surgery can damage semicircular canals and dissolve otoliths leading to dizziness. It is further possible that extreme rotation of the cervical spine during surgery can lead to microemboli formulation which could lead to obstruction of the blood supply to the inner ear leading to hearing loss. Sinus infections are more well known complications that can occur after wisdom teeth removal. Perhaps a sinus infection can contribute to vertigo and dizziness... It may be due to the medications, so i suggest you to stop the medication and consult an dental surgeon as soon as possible...