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Could The Dental Work Have Been A Contributory Factor For Minor Stroke?
Recently had extensive dental work, a broken tooth. The procedure was so painful that the dentist had to stop and administer additional novocaine. 3-4 hours later an ischemic stroke occurred . Tests revealed a minor stroke. There has been a rapid recovery but have now been put on blood thinner. Could the dental work have been a contributory factor?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Long stressful dental procedures can be a cause for minor stroke especially in persons having history of heart problems.
You have not mentioned anything about your history of any heart problem. Also sometimes some medication given during procedure can also affect.
Next time whenever you go for any dental procedure, do inform the dentist about your history.
Hope my answer will help you.
Long stressful dental procedures can be a cause for minor stroke especially in persons having history of heart problems.
You have not mentioned anything about your history of any heart problem. Also sometimes some medication given during procedure can also affect.
Next time whenever you go for any dental procedure, do inform the dentist about your history.
Hope my answer will help you.
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