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What Causes Face Swelling Post Infusion Of Lidocaine And Hydrocodone?

I went to the dentist 2 days ago and he looked at my teeth because I was in a lot of pain. He gave me 2 lidocaine injections and amoxicillin and hydrocodone. My face is swollen on the left side and my cheek is red and my jaw bones hurt and pain pills not working, should I go to ER?
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.

As per your complain swelling over the face over the painful side can be due to either infection causing abscess formation or it can also be due to allergic reaction to any of the components of the anaesthetic solution or the other medicine given to you like Amoxicillin or hydrocodone..
I would suggest you to consult your treating dentist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. In case if it is due to infection treatment of offending teeth can help..
In case of allergic reaction anti-allergics like Benadryl or levocetrizine can be taken..
Also do cool compresses over the cheek..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora
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What Causes Face Swelling Post Infusion Of Lidocaine And Hydrocodone?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complain swelling over the face over the painful side can be due to either infection causing abscess formation or it can also be due to allergic reaction to any of the components of the anaesthetic solution or the other medicine given to you like Amoxicillin or hydrocodone.. I would suggest you to consult your treating dentist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. In case if it is due to infection treatment of offending teeth can help.. In case of allergic reaction anti-allergics like Benadryl or levocetrizine can be taken.. Also do cool compresses over the cheek.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora