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I have an tooth abscess as you can see in the picture, I have been taking antibiotics now for 2 days and yesterday and today I've been cutting them into half because they were too big. I didn't know I couldn't do that and now I'm scared that my abscess will spread because my antibiotics won't work anymore, my next appointment is tomorrow can I just

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Don't be scared..take your antibiotics normally as prescribed by your doctor.. do lot of warm saline rinses.... ...  Read More

I want to know the symptoms of abscess tooth and can abscess spread after tooth extraction if so what are the symptoms

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Symptoms of tooth abcess is 1 seveare persistent throbbing toothache 2 sensitivity to hot and cold 3 sensitivity to the pressure of chewing 4 fever 5 swelling in your face and neck 6 tender swollen ly ...  Read More

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How an abscess is formed in the tooth and can a abscessed tooth is treated??? What are the consequences and symptoms of having an abscess tooth

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side ...  Read More

I want to know that can abscess spread after tooth extraction if it spread what are the symptoms??? If abscess spread in blood what are the symptoms??

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The chances are very low..unless you are having some systemic disorder the body take care and may need antibiotics.. persistent swelling and throbbing type pain can be signs of infection ...  Read More

Hi I am suffering from tooth abscesses. There is no pain but I can see some blood cot in cavity. What should I do?

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You need to visit dentist immediately. It indicates u need either root canal treatment or less probably extraction if tooth condition too bad. ...  Read More

If i have a tooth abscess and it pops and 8 accidentally swallowed some of the stuff what will happen?

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Nothing will happen. Your stomach has hydrochloric acid which is a natural defense against bacteria. Also, the pus is dead bacteria and body cells. More importantly , get the tooth treated as soon as ...  Read More

Will a tooth abscess spread to all parts of the body??? If spreading is started what are the symptoms and how to stop the spreading

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Hi We have nice Ayurved medicines for it . External n internal Medicines required.Medicines available at ur doorstep by courier.For details Consult online. ...  Read More

If tooth abscess enter in blood what are the symptoms can it be cured or not?? How to identify symptoms

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The abscess if it spreads its dangerous it is one cause of septicemia . It should be abated immediately. ...  Read More

I am having continuous pain in my tooth and my whole neck and jaw bone has swollen looks like having tooth abscess which medicine to take to clear this abscess so that pain will relieve. Today one local doctor suggested me Augmentin 625 to take along with pain killer

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Hi, It seems you have problem in your wisdom tooth. Yes you can take augmentin and painkiller. For more detail discussion contact on personal chat box. ...  Read More

Hi I had an abscess which got burst on its own and pus mixed with blood came out, it is still coming the amount is very less though and size of abscess has almost gone down I have already taken Novakox CV 625 for 7 days, 3 in a day Dr is saying that so have to take it for 7 more days Please suggest, is it safe to take it for 14 days

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Take antibiotics according to culture report ...  Read More

Doctor was prescribed clavam forte antibiotic for my daughter for ear infection today 3rd day morning I forgot to put it in refrigerator it was outside for 7 hours.can that be given will it decreases its efficiency

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Greetings Leaving Clavam Forte out for 7 hours will not significantly decrease its efficiency or cause harm. It remains stable at standard room temperature for short periods if kept away from direct ...  Read More

Hlo dr , I am on my antibiotics for lump under my jaw areas...so it was for 5 days course though I missed some dose and make it 7 days will it cause some problems.. the antibiotics was clamp 625 mg twice a day ...

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Actually you shouldn’t be doing like that Constant antibiotic level is needed to kill the microbe. Anyway there is no harm intaking for 7 days ...  Read More

My baby is under 3 months and she had fever 2 3 days ago the doctor prescribed one antibiotic Cefolac. I am giving her 2 times a day 2.5 ml... should I stop now or use the whole bottle?

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Need evaluation, less than 3 months fever should be evaluated with investigations ...  Read More

During my childhood, my front tooth (21) got cracked due to a fall. Later, because of an infection, that tooth had to be extracted. Many years later, the adjacent teeth (11 and 22) also became infected. The doctor performed surgery on the upper gums to remove the infection, and after performing Root Canal Treatment (RCT) on teeth 11 and 22, a bridg

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Based on your history and the current situation, the preferred approach is to surgically remove the cyst above teeth while aiming to preserve tooth 22, provided the tooth is healthy and restorable. Ex ...  Read More

Please suggest a good antibiotic for viral fever Having fever since last 2-3 days , taking dolo but fever keeps coming

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You can consult me directly on Practo, or reach out via WhatsApp: Eight Seven Six Two Seven Four Nine Nine Seven Four I’ll guide you step-by-step with easy-to-follow treatment plans. Early consu ...  Read More

My son 6.5years old .His right upper second teeth were extracted in the past 5 months, with spacer . 2 days back his spacer was loose , the doc nearby placed it . Now there is again gum abscess where the tooth is extracted. Y the same teeth are keeping on infected even after removal. Plzz guide what as to be done next

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Even after extraction, an abscess can reappear if there is residual infection, retained root fragment, or chronic infection in the bone or soft tissue. Since a space maintainer was recently adjusted, ...  Read More

The doctor has prescribed 500mg ciplox antibiotics tablet for an 8 year old kid. He is ok . It is for eye problems. There is swelling on the eye lid with discharge.

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please cancel for proper treatment ...  Read More

I have a perianal abscess since 3 weeks. It's a small abscess about 5mm in size . I took antibiotics for 10days as suggested by doctor and the pus came out. Still small firm tissue seems to be inside when touched like inflammation. Is this normal and will this go away. It is reducing everyday but process is quite slow so worried that it will turn

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Yes consult a surgeon ...  Read More

I have very small perianal abscess measuring 5mm. which got drained with antibiotics, However the firm lump inside still stays when touched. Outside it seems everything is fine unless you use a finger to touch and feel the small firm lump inside. Do I need a surgery?

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Conservative management ...  Read More

My husband caught into a bike accident where he got cut in his leg, which is blackish outside and inside white. I have cleared it with alcohols, betadine and also gave tbact cream and also titenas injection. Which antibiotic can be taken to cure it ?

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Is it possible for u to upload a pic of his wound ...  Read More

I got an abscess kind of a thing near my vagina. It used to pain a lot. But now it pains only when there's friction. Also, the swelling has decreased a lot. Very little pus comes out. I am worried that it is becoming a lump or a flesh. My medications were an antibiotic, painkiller, and pilogo/mupirocin. What to do now? It has been 10-11 days.

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This requires clinical examination Kindly visit any gynecologist near you ...  Read More

Took lot of antibiotics for years antifungal and antiallergic no preprobiotics taken for cost saving Gut flora can be normalised now since for.chronic prostate lot of antibiotics consumed

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Hey there! What symptoms are you currently facing? Do you have bloating/Burning/constipation/diarrhoea or similar symptoms? ...  Read More

Sir,my son is 6 months old now... 2 months back he had a UTI doctor prescribed amoxilin based on a culture report but UTI didn't subsided showing resistance to amoxilin again used bactrim but no use same UTI now he had ear infection so using monocef100 for that...now I am concerning using these many antibiotics at this early age cause any severe si

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Repeat urine culture and get CBC CRP URINE COMPLETE DONE In infants we have to use antibiotics sometimes However, overuse can disrupt the gut microbiome and may contribute to long-term effects like an ...  Read More

I am suffering from cough from 5 days . And got ear pain from yesterday. I took montair lc tablet for 4 days . Improvement seen but not properly cured . Please suggest any antibiotics

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

My daughter suffering with breast abscess please suggest what to do now it will paining I need paediatric surgeon

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Greetings kindly consult a pediatric surgeon in person ...  Read More

I had a cough and cold 1 month before and I took antibiotics. Again I have cough and cold, shall I take antibiotics again? Can we use antibiotics after 1 month or will it be quite early?

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Recurrent cold and cough usually occurs due to allergy related issues. ...  Read More

Hey hey, I have an tooth or dental abscess and my surgery is Wednesday. I have a swollen neck, not badly swollen but it can be seen and im not sure if it's a Lymph node or not, when I asked my doctor she just dismissed it. I am lightheaded and I have the sensation I can't breathe but I don't know if it's something serious or if it's my anxiety sinc

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First of all don't panic Secondly consult a Doctor ...  Read More

Any antibiotic tablet for small boin or abscess on my skin. It's too painful and I have fever from last night. Any doctor suggestion?

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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation ...  Read More

I have throat infection and fever doctor gave me augmentin 625 antibiotic after taking antibiotic I'm feeling nausea and vomited twice is it due to antibiotic

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I had a perianal abscess which has gone from a 10 day course of antibiotics. It was swollen quiet a lot. I Showed it to a specialist and he said there is a 25 percent chance it can come back. I thought abscess always needed draining ? I am confused now. Will the abscess come back? Should I get a MRI?

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A perianal abscess (small ,no much fluid collection) does not always need draining if it responds well to antibiotics and reduces in size, as in your case. However, there is indeed a chance about 25 % ...  Read More

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