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Are Watery Eyes And Burning Sensation In The Nose Side Effects Of Anesthesia Given For Root Canal Treatment?

I had a root canal on the lower left last tooth today, and when the dentist injected the anesthetic, my whole left side of my face felt like it was on fire and my eye watered and nose has a burning sensation. It’s been 8 hours since the procedure and my nose still feels like it on fire when I breathe in and my nose is continually running. Is this a normal reaction or did she hit a nerve causing this? I do not have a cold and have no symptoms of a cold.
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
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Hi Dear,

understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of watery eyes and burning sensation in the nose after RCT which could be due to side effect of anesthesia, however usually these symptoms are short lasting. It could be due to nerve infiltration.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take proper rest and drink plenty of water. You should take steam inhalation once. If symptoms keep on persisting you should visit oral and maxillofacial surgeon once and get complete examination done. You should start treatment after thorough examination. Take all instruction post RCT and maintain complete hygiene.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Are Watery Eyes And Burning Sensation In The Nose Side Effects Of Anesthesia Given For Root Canal Treatment?

Hi Dear, understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of watery eyes and burning sensation in the nose after RCT which could be due to side effect of anesthesia, however usually these symptoms are short lasting. It could be due to nerve infiltration. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take proper rest and drink plenty of water. You should take steam inhalation once. If symptoms keep on persisting you should visit oral and maxillofacial surgeon once and get complete examination done. You should start treatment after thorough examination. Take all instruction post RCT and maintain complete hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari