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What Causes Severe Dry Mouth And Redness Of The Gums While On Amoxicillin?
Question: I had pain sinus problem, then pain in teeth, nothing shows up on x-rays, dentist came me 7 days of amoxicilian, after last pill, got severe dry mouth, now upper gums and crease red and burns. I am 70 years old. perplexed!
Brief Answer:
Symptoms are due to sinusitis.Require CT scan for further evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your description, you need to undergo CT scan of the paranasal sinuses.
This will accurately reflect the extent and severity of sinus inflammation.
Further management if any can be guided by the results of CT scan.
Dental pain usually results from inflamed sinuses and a sinus treatment can improve the dental symptoms.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Symptoms are due to sinusitis.Require CT scan for further evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your description, you need to undergo CT scan of the paranasal sinuses.
This will accurately reflect the extent and severity of sinus inflammation.
Further management if any can be guided by the results of CT scan.
Dental pain usually results from inflamed sinuses and a sinus treatment can improve the dental symptoms.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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