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What Are The Symptoms Of Ludwig's Angina?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2016
Question: I think I have ludwig's angina I have abscessed tooth for a while how quick are the symptoms going to start
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Immediate attention advised

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Ludwig's angina is a very serious abscess condition and waiting for it to happen full fledge is not wise rather foolish and you should immedietly seek assistance for this dental abscess. if possible dentist may drain it or start you on broad spectrum antibiotics as soon as possible because once ludwig anginas develop, the complications are plenty of recovery rate is low and slow.

Just get to a dentist or an otorhinolaryngologist, let them run some labs, start you on antibiotics and fluid resuscitation and decide what is best course of action here.

I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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What Are The Symptoms Of Ludwig's Angina?

Brief Answer: Immediate attention advised Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Ludwig's angina is a very serious abscess condition and waiting for it to happen full fledge is not wise rather foolish and you should immedietly seek assistance for this dental abscess. if possible dentist may drain it or start you on broad spectrum antibiotics as soon as possible because once ludwig anginas develop, the complications are plenty of recovery rate is low and slow. Just get to a dentist or an otorhinolaryngologist, let them run some labs, start you on antibiotics and fluid resuscitation and decide what is best course of action here. I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan