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Have Gum Infection After Pulling Tooth. Have Pain In Esophagus And Cheek. Cure?
My dentist put me on this antibiotic, because of a gum infection that started up after pulling the tooth . I am finding that I have more pain at the site, spreading into the cheek, Also, I am experiencing moderate pain in my esophagus , from the adams apple to below the breast bone. It is a strong cramping feeling, and I generally feel rotten. Is this caused by the clindamycin HCL?
Fri, 8 Mar 2013
hello and welcome,
The gum infection and pain post extraction is due to the development of dry socket.
Usually this occurs in traumatic extractions.
i would suggest you to take frequent warm saline gargle.
Irrigation of the socket using betadine and hydrogen peroxide may be helpful.
the socket can be dressed using ZOE/IODOFORM PASTE to enhance healing .
Please take complete rest,avoid stress for a minimum of 7 days.
meanwhile take complete course of antibiotics.
maintain good oral hygiene.
take care.
The gum infection and pain post extraction is due to the development of dry socket.
Usually this occurs in traumatic extractions.
i would suggest you to take frequent warm saline gargle.
Irrigation of the socket using betadine and hydrogen peroxide may be helpful.
the socket can be dressed using ZOE/IODOFORM PASTE to enhance healing .
Please take complete rest,avoid stress for a minimum of 7 days.
meanwhile take complete course of antibiotics.
maintain good oral hygiene.
take care.
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hi,
thanks for asking the query,
if your doctor has prescribed you you with clindamycin hcl , if he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effect, tell your doctor immediately if you are developing any side effects.
regards.
thanks for asking the query,
if your doctor has prescribed you you with clindamycin hcl , if he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effect, tell your doctor immediately if you are developing any side effects.
regards.
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