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Could Stiffness In Neck Be Related To Abscess In The Tooth?
Hi my names paula im 36. Ive had an abcessed tooth dir at least 6 mths nkw and have been on 2 antibiotics. The first one was penicillin and just finished amoxicillin almost 3 weeks ago. Since tjem ive been real tired. Bloated stkmach diarrhea. And just started a stiff neck yesterday about an hour after i got up. Is my stiff neck related as well as the othr symptons to my tooth? My tooth hurts some but i can still feel the pressure in my left side if my head bear my temples. Thank u for ur time
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Thanks for writing in.
Yes, abscessed tooth in lower jaw may cause stiffness in neck.
Go for RCT or extraction which soever is possible.
Consult your dentist & get it treated as earliest as possible.
If problem still persists then consult ENT specialist.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Thanks for writing in.
Yes, abscessed tooth in lower jaw may cause stiffness in neck.
Go for RCT or extraction which soever is possible.
Consult your dentist & get it treated as earliest as possible.
If problem still persists then consult ENT specialist.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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