Developed A Stinging Sensation Through The Nostril After Lidocaine Injection. What Is Causing This?

Posted on Wed, 17 Oct 2012

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Question : Hi I went to have a filling put in last week and about a half hour after receiving the lidocaine injection I developed a stinging sensation through the left nostril only when I inhale either through my nose or my mouth. I feel like I'm almost always on the verge of a sneeze and the left side of my nose will run and my eyes will tear up. Could this be a reaction to the lidocaine or the possibility of a nerve that was hit?

Answered by Dr. Gyanshankar Mishra (2 hours later)

Hi,
Thanks for posting the query on XXXXXXX
After going through the query, I would like to comment the following:

1. Lidocaine sensitivity is less likely since the reaction is localised, persisting upto 1 week after the event since its action wears of within 24 hours.

2. I would suggest you visit your dentist regarding this and a local examination may lead to the cause of this if the symptoms are persisting now also.

3. Localised pain if present may require analgesics.

I hope I have answered your query. I will be glad to answer follow up queries if any.
Please accept my answer if you have no follow up queries.

Regards

Dr. Gyanshankar Mishra
MBBS MD DNB

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