Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Swollen Tongue And Lips Post Wisdom Tooth Removal?

Hello Dr. Narasi,

I have my left lower wisdom tooth removed yesterday at 10 am. Now it's saturday midnight (germany).
I have my tongue, throat, sinuses and lips swollen. Slightly blood in saliva and slight pain especially when swallow.
I take amoxicylin 750 mg three times per day (began yesterday). Temperature is 37 C.
Should I take Benedryl? Why my lips, throat and sinuses are swollen?
Thank you!
posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2014
Twitter Thu, 11 Dec 2014 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 11 Dec 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The swelling over the tongue lip and cheek can be because of the damage to the lymphatics. During surgical removal of the wisdom teeth, if there is any bone cutting and damage to the lymphatics, there will be swelling over the cheeks, lips and tongue. Nothing to be panic, it wl subside, within 3days. You can take the antibiotics like amoxicillin along with metronidazole. You can also take antiinflammatory drugs like serratiopeptidase.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Swollen Tongue And Lips Post Wisdom Tooth Removal?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling over the tongue lip and cheek can be because of the damage to the lymphatics. During surgical removal of the wisdom teeth, if there is any bone cutting and damage to the lymphatics, there will be swelling over the cheeks, lips and tongue. Nothing to be panic, it wl subside, within 3days. You can take the antibiotics like amoxicillin along with metronidazole. You can also take antiinflammatory drugs like serratiopeptidase. I hope my answer will help you, take care.