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When I Take Amoxicillon To Kill The Infection, Spots Filled With Pus And Gum At The Infected Area
I received treatment for an infection which now requires root treatment. I was given amoxicillon to kill the infection. Since starting the dose yesterday spots filled with pus have appeared on the gum at the infected area and every time i take the anitbiotic it swells and then bursts. Is this normal?
Thu, 21 Apr 2011
Hi There,
Yes, this is normal. It is called a draining sinus,it is nature's way of making way for the accumulated pus to drain out by itself. The antibiotic kills bacteria & prevents further formation of pus but the already accumulated pus needs to drain out.
But don't worry once the Root canal treatment is started the pus will have an outlet from the tooth & this sinus around the gum will heal.
Thanks & Take Care
Yes, this is normal. It is called a draining sinus,it is nature's way of making way for the accumulated pus to drain out by itself. The antibiotic kills bacteria & prevents further formation of pus but the already accumulated pus needs to drain out.
But don't worry once the Root canal treatment is started the pus will have an outlet from the tooth & this sinus around the gum will heal.
Thanks & Take Care
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