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How Can I Stop The Yellow Nasal Discharge And Pain Near My Ear After Tooth Extraction?

Hi Dr. Last week I had an toothache and I took it out on Thursday. On Sunday midnight I experienced a yellow dischage from the nose. Smells bad n it doesn t stop. When I bow my head I feel the pains near the ear on my right. Even my eye got some small pains. How can I stop this yellow discharge?

posted on Tue, 1 Aug 2023

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Dentist, Dr. Dr. Sakshi Ahuja's Response

Hello,

Purulent nasal discharge might be a warning sign for oroantral fistula. It could also be due to other medical issues. As you didn't mention the area from where your tooth was extracted. Revisit your dentist so that he / she could check the extraction site. If it's any kind of complications he / she might prescribe some medications for the same. Follow your dentist instructions carefully for the same.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sakshi Ahuja, Dentist

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How Can I Stop The Yellow Nasal Discharge And Pain Near My Ear After Tooth Extraction?

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