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I am having toothache for last 3 days.The right face is swollen.Can't even open my mouth.Feels like wisdom tooth but not sure.

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Hi Tooth ache is because of infection and swelling might be because of abscess formation to the decayed tooth.or Might be because of wisdom tooth also.(PERICORONITIS) . Visit a dentist near you ASAP ...  Read More

Due to cavity in one of my teeth there is a severe swelling on that portion because of which face has also swelled up and it is affecting the nerves

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If the infection has reached such a severe level where the gums or face are swollen please immediately visit your dentist and start treatment. ...  Read More

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Have a toothache since the last 3 days.. I have a half broken teeth since the last 3 years but have never had any pain.. The gums are swollen near that area and the right side of my face near the jaw is swollen.. I took hifenac P since the last 3 days and the pain has reduced but the swelling is there. When I touch the tooth with my tongue the near

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Looks like you have a periapical pathosis on the right side related to this particular teeth. (Pus) . I will advise you to go for antibiotic treatment first followed by X Ray of the particular teeth ...  Read More

Had a toothache for 2 days and now the toothache is gone but I'm left with a swollen face will the doctor be able to prescribe me with antibiotics while I wait for dentist? Also if I get a dentist appointment will they treat it straight away such as root canal/extraction or will they give me antibiotics for the swelling first?

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You will mostly require antibiotics immediately, but you should show it to a dentist to get them prescribed. Which antibiotic to take can only be decided after seeing you. If you have a regular doctor ...  Read More

My son is having toothache for 3 consecutive says and his cheek is swollen near up to the under eye.

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Please take the time to go to a dentist immediately it sounds like an infected upper tooth which will need treatment and medication right away to bring down the swelling. ...  Read More

I have a toothache since the last 3 days.. I have a half broken teeth since the last 3 years but have never had any pain.. The gums are swollen near that area and the right side of my face near the jaw is swollen.. I took hifenac P since the last 3 days and the pain has reduced but the swelling is there.

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The tooth looks to be carious, an xray is advisable, Nd can be saved accordingly, for symptomatic relief please take an antibiotic(augmentin 625)along with hifenac p,nd take the dentist appointment a ...  Read More

Can you please suggest me a remedy for my toothache and swollen inner gum for 7-8 days? I cannot visit a professional doctor before 4th of January. I'll get it examined after 4th.

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For gums hexigel u can use applying on gums n toothache have diclomol as pain persists ...  Read More

My daughter has toothache since yesterday and her cheeks and part below the eye has swollen. The condition is becoming worst since then. Had been to dentist and has been prescribed medicine Amoxycillin

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She needs immediate treatment ...medicines will not cure..seems to be space infection/abscess. Please visit clinic. ...  Read More

I'm having severe toothache & swollen gums since yesterday. Since I'm pregnant, can not take any medicine. Please help.

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Hello Mam, Treatment depends on which trimester of pregnancy you are in?Consult your dentist and your Gynaecologist regarding your fitness to undergo Dental procedures. Regards Dr Sumanmakam ...  Read More

I ve been suffering from toothache since yesterday night and my face have swollen completely ,it is unbearable

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Hello there, as per your complaint, I think you have got a dental abscess. A dental abscess is infection of root apex of any decayed or non-decayed teeth. Swelling of affected area and pain on percuss ...  Read More

I was having mild toothache 4-5 days ago and then day before yesterday I had swelling on my right cheek then yesterday that swelling reached under right eye and also around it . Currently my right face is swollen alongwith right eyelid and skin under right eye I had fever and felt chills I have taken Dolopar tablet and Aceclofenac and paracetamol t

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

One day he woke up with a swollen face. I thought it was a dental infection for the last 3/4 days. Before one week I have him deworming from this side of mouth. And Dr gave him antivomoting injection too

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He needs a clinical examination to rule out infection in that area ...  Read More

Big swollen gilti on face painful and itchiness. Its red and incresing the size.I don't know what to exactly call this but this is painful . Boips and pimples often keeps coming on face but this time this is a big one.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Right side swollen face from 2-3 days.one side Swollen eyes. What things can be avoided? Anything that can give instant relief?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Since 3 weeks I have been experiencing toothache. Although I don't experience toothache during daytime but mostly after evening. And also while having roti, I feel extreme toothache. Apart from toothache I feel a skin little bit peeled up from back of my side teeth. Any suggestions about what I should be doing next?

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You should visit the dentist as this kind of pain suggests some cavity in your teeth. It is not visible in the picture so needs to be clinically checked. ...  Read More

My son having toothache and every day brush done but yet his teeth not showing white. Kindly suggest

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Hello Please visit the dentist for scaling every six months to one year • Gargle mouth after every meal solid or liquid • Massage the gums with the index finger twice daily for one minute after brus ...  Read More

My daughter 15yrs old having toothache 2 months ago and it got well in 1 day automatically but again from 2 days having pain in her upper right eighth teeth. X ray attached. Please suggest

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Better to go to the clinic,take a clear X-ray,n one of it should be removed.do visit a dentist ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My dentist has prescribed me Ketorol tablet for toothache. Which antacid tablet can I take along with Ketorol to prevent acidity?

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Pan 40 you can take 15 min before food ...  Read More

My kid is having toothache while chewing/ eating food... need to go for check tomorrow... in mean time during night what i can give for pain relief

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Hello Please consult a dentist for medication ...  Read More

My face was since 5 year it could be swallen I concern many doctors and test my blood everything is good,im good healthy,No BP No,sugar all is well but I don't know what's the reason is there any solution for this problem?

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Please share pictures with me so that I can analyze the problem and give you proper solution ...  Read More

Today morning i got up and show my face swollen around eyes nose and cheeks it was itching from night on wards

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This seems to be an angioedema, a form of allergic reaction. This usually subside in few days on its own. But if it persist or recur, kindly consult a dermatologist. ...  Read More

Hello doctors thanks in advance I have an query my mother isn't keeping well from 15 th of this month . Her blood pressure got raised to 180+. After consuming tablets it came little bit normal at the same time I see some fluctuation in the blood pressure.also the face is swollen and little burning sensation in her right eye. Should I hospitalise

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I am having common cold but for last 2dats I am having toothache, actually I am confused whether it's tooth ache or gum pain due to cold or any underlying cavity, when I am applying pressure on teeth by closing jaw it's not paining but rest all time it's paining, I am confused whether pain is due to cold or cavity or inside cheek is paining, last y

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You can take dolo 650 You can do one xray of rct treated tooth ...  Read More

Having severe sharp toothache. Mainly concentrated in 1 tooth.. I had consulted a dentist and got medicines- painkiller n antibiotic- Today my tooth is paining very bad. Even applied Sensoydn twice n took meds but nothing seems to be working! I did salt water gargle in the morning and I suspect that it has worsened my problem Please suggest me what

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According to your history I think you have to do root canal treatment with that tooth ...  Read More

My father applied hair colour after that sudden rashes was shown with pus. Those rashes are ichy. Now his whole face has swollen.

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consult onlinf ...  Read More

I've been a regular gym goer for more than 6 years now usually workout in the evening 7-8pm but for past 3 months I've hardly slept for 8 hours or end up sleeping by 1pm and up by 8am though I go to bed by 11 pm and roll on a bed till I get sleep. I'm an IT engineer working from home and gym is my addiction so workout 7 times a week by evening, so

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It may be due medications Kindly consult your primary DOCTOR ...  Read More

My son is having toothache due to cavity. Which medicine should I administer. Gave him Ibugesic plus 4 hrs ago

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Hi. You have already given him painkiller ...  Read More

My mother's face and legs are swollen since two days. She developed puffy eyes. She is taking Etoshine 90mg for her ear and jaw pain. We have done her blood test 20 days ago. Her Creatinine and Urea both were within normal range. She is diabetic but her blood sugar is also within normal range. Could this be kidney disease? We are extremely scared.

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Does Etoricoxib 90mg cause face swelling? My mother has been taking that medicine since yesterday for her jaw pain and we noticed that her face and eyes are swollen from today morning. Should we stop that medicine?

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Hello , Please consider having a Call / Chat Consultation with me on PRACTO App so that I can get proper medical history and advice you medicines accordingly Regards ...  Read More

My mother was suffering from intense left ear ache. Her pain felt sharp and electric shock like. Doctor prescribed her Etoshine 90 and Shine 10. After taking these two medicines her pain has subsided and she feels better. But we are noticing that her face( especially the left side) is swollen. Is her face swollen because of the medicines?

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She may have a Trigrminal Neuralgia or a Sinusitis. . You need to see a Neurophysician also. ...  Read More

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