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Suggest Remedy For Frequent Tooth Infection And Dizziness

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Posted on Tue, 28 Apr 2015
Question: I've had a bad tooth for awhile it gets infected a lot so I take a lot of amox 500. I have a pain the the toothe for about a week now felt like toothache at first but now usual signs of infection so I started on amox again, today I've felt dizzy and the pain hasn't stopped, I got real dizzy and naseous right now and I'm a little worried. Could I be getting a resistance to the amox and now it's not as useful?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Needs culture and sensitivity of the infected , NSAIDs for pain

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Some times the bacterial organism are resistant to amoxicillin and may lead to recurrence or persistence of infection. Even root canal procedure will depend on resolution of this infection. The best course of action here is to get a swab culture of the wound and treat that accordingly then. Cephalosporins work better with metronidazole.

All other symptoms like dizziness and nausea are sequelaes of this problem. Take some NSAIDs for the pain relief like flurbiprofen etc.

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

Regards
Khan
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Suggest Remedy For Frequent Tooth Infection And Dizziness

Brief Answer: Needs culture and sensitivity of the infected , NSAIDs for pain Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Some times the bacterial organism are resistant to amoxicillin and may lead to recurrence or persistence of infection. Even root canal procedure will depend on resolution of this infection. The best course of action here is to get a swab culture of the wound and treat that accordingly then. Cephalosporins work better with metronidazole. All other symptoms like dizziness and nausea are sequelaes of this problem. Take some NSAIDs for the pain relief like flurbiprofen etc. I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan