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Reason For Lightheadedness After Removing Wisdom Tooth?

I just had my wisdom tooth on bottom left removed on Monday. It's Thursday and I still feel lightheaded at times, I've gargled with salt water as told. I took one Lortab for pain on Monday. Hadn't really been in serious pain since but just some soreness and tenderness. My problem is that I can't sleep. Everytime I try to drift off into a sleep and I'm awakened by involuntary shiver or a jerk. I have never done this before taking that med. I also have felt like a burning sensation across my chest (not painful)--when I sleep. If I'm up and moving I'm fine. Although last night I felt a little sweaty and light chills. Any insight would be helpful. Thank you.
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,

I have gone through your query, you have undergone extraction of wisdom tooth now you feel like lightheadness, chills , sweaty . Dont worry these symptoms are seen in patients as side effect of anaesthesia given during extraction and also due to Anaemia or Malnutrition .

You should wait for few days you feel better and consult your dentist and take Vitamin B 12 , B6 supplements , folic acid supplements tablets.

Take nutritious diet on time , proper sleep of 8 -9 hours.

Hope this will help you.

Wishing you good health.
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Dentist,  Dr. Dipti Singh's  Response
Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic.
It looks that there is some infection still left over in the socket. That is why it is creating pressure while lying down. Or it can be possible that a dry socket might have formed there, as it is very painful. You should visit your dentist again as he will put a pack there which will solve the problem. Till then you should start with an antibiotic novamox, and dispersible paracetamol.
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Reason For Lightheadedness After Removing Wisdom Tooth?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, you have undergone extraction of wisdom tooth now you feel like lightheadness, chills , sweaty . Dont worry these symptoms are seen in patients as side effect of anaesthesia given during extraction and also due to Anaemia or Malnutrition . You should wait for few days you feel better and consult your dentist and take Vitamin B 12 , B6 supplements , folic acid supplements tablets. Take nutritious diet on time , proper sleep of 8 -9 hours. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.