Reducing Swelling After Dental Surgery- 94 Questions Answered

How can I reduce gum swelling and bleeding after dental work?

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Dr. Zoya Rasheed Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist | Bangalore

Hello! Kindly attach pic for better suggestions ... Read More

Can gum swelling lead to other dental problems?

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Dr. Inavolu Shamini Dentist | Hyderabad

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Doctor my son is having a dental surgery and they wanted to give general anaesthetia instead of local... so doctor giving general anaesthetia is okay for a tooth extraction? Please advise. S. V.pillai

Asked for Male, 58 Years 40 Views v

Dr. Suchita Kothari Dentist | Bangalore

Hello Wat is the age of your son please mention ... Read More

It it normal if the whole face swells after dental cyst surgery. It is the third day of since dental cyst has been surgically removed ?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 196 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Srivastav Dental Surgeon | Hyderabad

If the swelling is showing a gradual increase in size with time or is not reducing you need a checkup immediately. Changing your prescription might help ... Read More

Met with an accident four years back and had dental surgery but I am bit uncomfortable. Wanted to get this checked and suggestions for future. Can this be found if someone take me to the doctor for testing. Means any surgery done on my own tooth or suggested by doctor. Can we difference between original and surgery tooth. Quick reply would be appr

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Asked for Male, 29 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Subramoniam S Dentist | Chennai

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Yes . It is possible to diagnose the origin of your discomfort . We can take X-rays or CT to correlate if needed . kindly take your previous dental records to a dentist for a consultation as it will ... Read More

I've had a dental swelling for about a year. Originated about 1/2 up the mandible from my chin but has moved down to right chin area. No pain, no sensation loss. It was firm but moveable most of the time ive had it but now it has a bone like consistency to it

Asked for Male, 25 Years 89 Views v

Dr. Puja Bansal Dentist | Pune

hello, you need to get a full mouth x-ray done. you need to consult an oral surgeon for your problem. ... Read More

Are there any post dental cyst surgery complications that can occur or is it life threatening for the patient?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 179 Views v

Dr. Parul Bansal Endodontist | Gurgaon

There are no life threatening complications in dental cyst surgery if the instructions suggested by the dentist are followed in a proper manner..Just, a mild swelling and mild pain may persist for 4-5 ... Read More

My father had a surgery of cancer below the tongue,jaw. He has tracheostomy tube in throat. Swelling has increased after radiation. Date of surgery- 6/09/2017. Is there any solution to reduce swelling? He is unable to talk .he gets frustrated sometime. All reports are okay (after surgery) Thank you.

Asked for Male, 59 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Shubham Jain Oncologist | Delhi

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Would need to see the patient, and have a look at treatment records before commenting ... Read More

Wisdom tooth extracted post which there is swelling on my cheek. Its been 4 days and swelling has not reduced. Hurts a lot have headache and can't open my mouth. Was told have cold food due to which I have cold. I wasn't given antibiotics. Painkiller divon does not help.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 187 Views v

Dr. Mukesh K Asrani Oral Medicine and Radiology | Ahmedabad

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It is quite common to get swelling after extraction of wisdom tooth. There is no need to worry, the swelling will subside in few days. Just get a check up by your dentist, if required he will prescrib ... Read More

Hi doctor, My mother got face swelling on right side. She has done her catract surgery for right eye three days.. Is it normal and when it will get reduced

Asked for Female, 33 Years 407 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

Does she have any Diabetes. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

After two months of benign cyst surgery in the mandible region, sudden swelling in or around the surgical area, what is the reason and remedy?

Asked for Female, 45 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

please get done physical examination ... Read More

Hi Dr, my father (64) had his hernia laparoscopic surgery both sides last year dec. Initially there was lil swelling which dr also mentioned it will subside in few weeks. Past 9 months now there is abdominal/stomach swelling n visible more we feel.. Is this normal? 1. How long does it take to heal or swelling to subside? 2. Possible cause for the

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 132 Views v

Dr. Saurabh Bansal Laparoscopic Surgeon | Delhi

Well please get an ultrasound of the swelling if it’s already 9 months .. thanks ... Read More

Hello, I had braces when I was 20 and kept them for about 1.5 years - after those braces, I started seeing more asymmetry in my face. Now I am 30 and I see the asymmetry increasing yoy. I want to check if this can be taken care by braces? Of course I can't afford to have metal or ceramic braces as I am in journalism and from the aesthetic pov I ca

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 190 Views v

Dr. Shalini Nanda Hair Transplant Surgeon | Bangalore

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Its due to dental please go forvone opg ... Read More

Are there any over-the-counter gels for reducing gum swelling?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 351 Views v

Dr. Inavolu Shamini Dentist | Hyderabad

Yes ... Read More

It's been a month that there is swelling in my hand, now it's extending to my elbow. Pain is also there throughout. And I am not able to put any type of pressure on my wrist/hand. I am attaching X-Ray images, please suggest.

Asked for Female, 57 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

Hello , I had my surgery done 10 days before today (zsr & frenuloplatsy) I had been doing dressing till day before yesterday then I was told no more dressing needed , so now as you can see there is donut shape swelling just below the glands started to occur I have no pain just itching sensation all around at times. Secondly the silicon ring has

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Asked for Male, 34 Years 404 Views v

Dr. Omang Agrawal Urologist | Noida

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This will go with time nothing to worry. Just keep ghe area clean ... Read More

Hi all, m a lactating mother need to know the safe tablet which I can consume safely to reduce swelling in fracture. please suggest.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 181 Views v

Dr. Sachin Kumar SG Orthopedist | Gulbarga

Limb elevation ... Read More

Hi , One of my friend got surgery to his leg due to small accident and doctors were said that he looses some tissues. It's been 15 days now and his feet started swelling. Is it a serious problem to consider. please suggest. thanks

Asked for Male, 27 Years 218 Views v

Dr. Bijli Nanda General Practitioner | Noida

All post operative issues must be discussed with the surgeon first. ... Read More

Sir I have done a oral surgery jaw cyst/tumur In front of wisdom tooth from jaw now 4 months Have passed I feel free mouth opening is possible 2 and half finger still i have swelling which can observe on seeing closely does this is due to bone formation Or healing Or i have worry about this Their is no pain over their i can chew Not taking any m

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Asked for Male, 20 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Puneet Kansal Dentist | Meerut

Don’t panic ... Read More

6 weeks ago, surgery was done on the fracture in my leg. Now the doctor has given me permmission for walking. But now I get swelling in my legs. It is normal or not?

Asked for Male, 35 Years 144 Views v

Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

Kindly consult your doctor who operated on you and follow his advise. Elevation of foot should help you. ... Read More

I am advised to undergo cauterization of my turbinates so after that procedure is done how much time will it take for me to breathe normally again and does cauterization also cause swelling in nose...

Asked for Male, 30 Years 72 Views v

Dr. Spandana Kandra Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Vijayawada

Detailed history needed ... Read More

My mother aged 68 yrs has lymphnode swelling on left side of neck and she has been taking antibiotics zifi cv 200 and painkiller zerodol sp both twice daily after food for 8-9 days. Now pain is not there but lymphnode swelling has not reduced so taking chymoral forte along with antibiotic zidi cv 200 will reduce lymphnode size? if yes kindly mentio

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Asked for Female, 68 Years 523 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

CAN HELP YOU, KINDLY PROVIDE ME DETAILED HISTORY FOR PROPER DIAGNOSIS AND FURTHER MANAGEMENT ... Read More

I had Gallstone removal surgery one month back but now I am feeling pain at the point of surgery when I cough or sneeze or if their is jerk or pressure on my body also their is a swelling on my stomach.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Vanajalakshmi Integrative Medicine Physician | Hyderabad

Most probably that is a hernia.Incisional hernia which might need a surgery. ... Read More

I recently on Tuesday had oral surgery to remove wisdom tooth. After two days of surgery my started swelling from different parts like hands, legs, shoulders. My doctor gave me daxona to reduce it. It was reduced. But now again it is increasing from yesterday night. What should I do?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 179 Views v

Dr. Fareha Hamid Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon | Noida

You are probably allergic to one of the prescribed drugs. Kindly visit a MD Physician for further evaluation. ... Read More

My 7 year old kid got slippedbin the stairs and got woundedb in mouthv.Therrbeas a sweeping in both upper and lower lip.Dictor prescribed icepack and zyter RB gel. How to reduce the swelling ?

Asked for Female, 7 Years 125 Views v

Dr. Yugesh Kumar Agrawal Pediatrician | Raipur

Yes applying ice pack will help ... Read More

Two months back my father had the knee replacement surgery, it went fine. Now knee down leg is swelling. Daily he is doing physiotherapist mentioned activities. Want to understand why swelling happening.

Asked for Female, 58 Years 120 Views v

Dr. Rahul Jaju Orthopedist | Aurangabad

Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

She currently faced an accident in the august 1st week. Due to that accident, her bone was fractured below the eye near face. For that surgery was done by doctors and they inserted plates in fractured area. The eye redness is reducing day by day but swelling is an issue. Sometimes there is no swelling then on other day swelling increases. This swe

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Narayan Prasad Verma General Physician | Delhi

Bony swelling takes time to recover CECT Pns can be helpful to to know if there is a sinus injury? ... Read More

Hello, After Endoscopic DCR surgery still am facing the swelling issue at down eye lid and its regular basis increasing the limits for area near to eye and nose contact point where surgery done...pls suggest???

Asked for Male, 26 Years 175 Views v

Dr. Ashwin Tripathi Otologist/ Neurotologist | New Delhi

1/1 people found this helpful

Please do lacrimal massage as shown in several YouTube videos. Artificial tear forming eye drops too help. ... Read More

Sir, I had mouth cancer at my cheek, whose surgery has been done last year. Recently it is observed that swelling is observed just beside the surgery point regularly after an interval of a month. I had regularly visit to doctor who has done the surgery, he is unable to find out the cause by physical verification. How and what is the probable cause

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Asked for Male, 45 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Mudhasir Ahmad Medical Oncologist | Noida

There are a few possible reasons: - local infection - local post op liquid collection - tumor recurrence What you need to find out is whether it is growing in size over time. And what is the CT or MR ... Read More

Dear Doctor, My father is 63 years old, he is advised to do immediate catract surgery by eye doctor as it was already delayed.. But last week when we took blood test his sugar level is very high 376 and also had Bp of 180/100.. He is taking gemer tablet for blood sugar but its not controlling his sugar level, Please kindly advise how to reduce hi

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Asked for Female, 31 Years 121 Views v

Dr. Tanvi Parikh General Physician | Pune

Since the sugar level is very high, surgery should be postponed until the pp sugar level is at least below 200. This will help help with proper wound healing and prevent complications of cataract surg ... Read More

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How can I reduce gum swelling and bleeding after dental work?

Can gum swelling lead to other dental problems?

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Doctor my son is having a dental surgery and they wanted to give general anaesthetia instead of local... so doctor giving general anaesthetia is okay for a tooth extraction? Please advise. S. V.pillai

It it normal if the whole face swells after dental cyst surgery. It is the third day of since dental cyst has been surgically removed ?

I've had a dental swelling for about a year. Originated about 1/2 up the mandible from my chin but has moved down to right chin area. No pain, no sensation loss. It was firm but moveable most of the time ive had it but now it has a bone like consistency to it

Are there any post dental cyst surgery complications that can occur or is it life threatening for the patient?

My father had a surgery of cancer below the tongue,jaw. He has tracheostomy tube in throat. Swelling has increased after radiation. Date of surgery- 6/09/2017. Is there any solution to reduce swelling? He is unable to talk .he gets frustrated sometime. All reports are okay (after surgery) Thank you.

Wisdom tooth extracted post which there is swelling on my cheek. Its been 4 days and swelling has not reduced. Hurts a lot have headache and can't open my mouth. Was told have cold food due to which I have cold. I wasn't given antibiotics. Painkiller divon does not help.

Hi doctor, My mother got face swelling on right side. She has done her catract surgery for right eye three days.. Is it normal and when it will get reduced

After two months of benign cyst surgery in the mandible region, sudden swelling in or around the surgical area, what is the reason and remedy?

Are there any over-the-counter gels for reducing gum swelling?

It's been a month that there is swelling in my hand, now it's extending to my elbow. Pain is also there throughout. And I am not able to put any type of pressure on my wrist/hand. I am attaching X-Ray images, please suggest.

Hi all, m a lactating mother need to know the safe tablet which I can consume safely to reduce swelling in fracture. please suggest.

Hi , One of my friend got surgery to his leg due to small accident and doctors were said that he looses some tissues. It's been 15 days now and his feet started swelling. Is it a serious problem to consider. please suggest. thanks

6 weeks ago, surgery was done on the fracture in my leg. Now the doctor has given me permmission for walking. But now I get swelling in my legs. It is normal or not?

I am advised to undergo cauterization of my turbinates so after that procedure is done how much time will it take for me to breathe normally again and does cauterization also cause swelling in nose...

I had Gallstone removal surgery one month back but now I am feeling pain at the point of surgery when I cough or sneeze or if their is jerk or pressure on my body also their is a swelling on my stomach.

I recently on Tuesday had oral surgery to remove wisdom tooth. After two days of surgery my started swelling from different parts like hands, legs, shoulders. My doctor gave me daxona to reduce it. It was reduced. But now again it is increasing from yesterday night. What should I do?

My 7 year old kid got slippedbin the stairs and got woundedb in mouthv.Therrbeas a sweeping in both upper and lower lip.Dictor prescribed icepack and zyter RB gel. How to reduce the swelling ?

Two months back my father had the knee replacement surgery, it went fine. Now knee down leg is swelling. Daily he is doing physiotherapist mentioned activities. Want to understand why swelling happening.

Hello, After Endoscopic DCR surgery still am facing the swelling issue at down eye lid and its regular basis increasing the limits for area near to eye and nose contact point where surgery done...pls suggest???

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