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Could Swelling In Cheeks Along With Fever Be The Allergic Reaction Of Naproxen?

I got bad reaction in NSIAD drugs, first I start using mefenamic acid for my toothache because my toothache attack every night this give me hard time to fall asleep, but my stomach is really dont like mefenamic acid after few minutes after taking mefenamic acid my stomach began to getting worst, and after a few hours I vomited, and I dont like the feeling of that, after that I use naproxen as alternative to mefenamic acid and my body had a bad reaction, after taking naproxen at night, tomorrow morning I felt my right cheek is so heavy and when I look at the mirror I seen my right cheek is swelling and also I got a fever, my question is, is this a allergic reaction and all kind of NSAID is bad for me? Or its just a normal reaction, I to want try ibuprofen as alternative pain killer but first I need advice from doctor. (Sorry about my english)
Wed, 23 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms stomach discomfort after taking Mefenemic acid is due to side effect of the medicine and it is right decision to change it with other drugs..

But in case after taking Naproxen you had a swollen cheek and even fever it may be due to side effect of naproxen but what I find more appropriate is that if you have infected tooth also on right side that is causing pain then the most probable cause for swelling and fever is infection from the tooth and swelling is due to dental abscess formation and fever is due to Septicemia and as the infection enters the blood stream the body's immunity acts to limit the infection and there is increase in body temperature..

So I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and in case of infected tooth an x ray can be advised to you to rule out the exact condition of the tooth.

If tooth is in a condition to be saved he/she will advise you and get the root canal treatment initiated so that the pus gets an escape way and swelling and pain will reduce.
If the tooth is grossly decayed extraction is the choice of treatment..

Both the treatments will be followed by antibiotics and painkillers...

As of now for pain relief you can avoid NSAID'S and take narcotic pain killer like Tramadol.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Could Swelling In Cheeks Along With Fever Be The Allergic Reaction Of Naproxen?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms stomach discomfort after taking Mefenemic acid is due to side effect of the medicine and it is right decision to change it with other drugs.. But in case after taking Naproxen you had a swollen cheek and even fever it may be due to side effect of naproxen but what I find more appropriate is that if you have infected tooth also on right side that is causing pain then the most probable cause for swelling and fever is infection from the tooth and swelling is due to dental abscess formation and fever is due to Septicemia and as the infection enters the blood stream the body s immunity acts to limit the infection and there is increase in body temperature.. So I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and in case of infected tooth an x ray can be advised to you to rule out the exact condition of the tooth. If tooth is in a condition to be saved he/she will advise you and get the root canal treatment initiated so that the pus gets an escape way and swelling and pain will reduce. If the tooth is grossly decayed extraction is the choice of treatment.. Both the treatments will be followed by antibiotics and painkillers... As of now for pain relief you can avoid NSAID S and take narcotic pain killer like Tramadol. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.