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What Causes Swelling In Face And Pain In Upper Gum Line?

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Posted on Tue, 31 May 2016
Question: I recently had a cold/virus. was on flonas and amoxicillian. also history of a bad left upper tooth, last worked on 1 yr ago. now left side of face mild swelling and when I blow my nose, very sharp pain across left upper gum line. still have mild symptoms of cold. could this be accessed tooth or sinus infection. nose runs clear or with a tinge of blood
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sinus can get infected from upper tooth.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. Maxillary sinus can get infected from upper tooth problems. So in your case it can be most likely left maxillary sinusitis. Complications from sinusitis like cellulitis can also cause swelling on face.
So better to consult an ENT specialist to rule out this. He/she may ask you to do paranasal sinus x ray examination to rule out this. Puncture and drainage of sinus and broad spectrum antibiotics like Co-amoxiclav or injection with cefotaxim and gentamycin will be required in such case.
Flonase is corticosteroid which doesn't act as decongestant. Using decongestant nasal sprays like xylometazoline (otrivin) may give yo comfort.
NSAIDs like Ibuprofen , nasal decongestants like xylometazoline (otrivin) nasal spray and antihistamine like cetirizine (zyrtec) may give you relief. These are available as over the counter. Steam inhalation with inhalent caps (karvol plus) will be soothing also. But if no improvement broad spectrum antibiotic like Co-amoxiclav will be required and for that you can approach your doctor.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
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What Causes Swelling In Face And Pain In Upper Gum Line?

Brief Answer: Sinus can get infected from upper tooth. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Maxillary sinus can get infected from upper tooth problems. So in your case it can be most likely left maxillary sinusitis. Complications from sinusitis like cellulitis can also cause swelling on face. So better to consult an ENT specialist to rule out this. He/she may ask you to do paranasal sinus x ray examination to rule out this. Puncture and drainage of sinus and broad spectrum antibiotics like Co-amoxiclav or injection with cefotaxim and gentamycin will be required in such case. Flonase is corticosteroid which doesn't act as decongestant. Using decongestant nasal sprays like xylometazoline (otrivin) may give yo comfort. NSAIDs like Ibuprofen , nasal decongestants like xylometazoline (otrivin) nasal spray and antihistamine like cetirizine (zyrtec) may give you relief. These are available as over the counter. Steam inhalation with inhalent caps (karvol plus) will be soothing also. But if no improvement broad spectrum antibiotic like Co-amoxiclav will be required and for that you can approach your doctor. Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you. Thanks.