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Gum swelling and pain
Last week after eating banana chips I developed a pain on the right side, started eating only from one side all seems to be settled but yesterday night started feeling the pain and by morning I had swollen gum and mild throat infection. Can you please advice what needs to be done
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Take Tab ketorol DT, 2 tabs at once. Mix in 1 cup of water and consume it.
Mouth rinse with betadiene thrice daily.
For more we need proper photographs of you teeth and gums involved.
Next Steps
visit a nearby dentist or contact in chat box.
Health Tips
Do not chew anything hard and sticky from that side and keep that area clean by brushing twice daily.
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Do let me know about the eruption of third molars , I guess if they are partially erupted It might be a simple case of Pericoronits .
Do you have any previous history of this type of pain ?
Let me know , consult in the chat if you are interested.
For now.,
- Betadine moutwash in luke warm water you will be fine
Rest medicine when i confirm the diagnosis .
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Pls share pics of swollen gum with tooth in question.
T. ketorol DT, only if pain.
T.Rabium 20, once a day, before food or empty stomach.
If pain persists you would need antibiotics.
Health Tips
Do not do Hot compression/balm/ointment application extra-orally on cheek region.
Luke warm water salt gargle a few times per day, only if it's relieving the symptoms even partially.
Avoid hard/hot/cold/sweet/sticky food.
Soft diet.
Do not neglect brushing twice daily after food.
If difficulty in opening mouth/swallowing hold mouthful of Luke warm salt water for a minute(avoid salt if blood pressure is above normal limits).
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It might be a decayed tooth if some food particles stuck there it might be infection. You can use the following medication to reduce swelling and pain
Tab. Augmentin 625mg 1-0-1 × 5days after food
Tab ketrol DT 10mg 1-1-1 × 5days after food
Tab pan D 1-0-0 × 5days before food
Next Steps
1. visit dentist as early as possible
2. do warm salt water gargling 5 to 6 times a day.
3. medication is only for temporary pain relief for permanent solution visit a dentist.
4. Donot use medication for more than 5 days if pain doesnot subside or increases visit a dentist.
5. if found any allergic symptoms stop the medication and visit a doctor.
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its always helpful if you attach pictures . you can consult me in my private chat with pictures for proper treatment plan
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