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Can a tooth be extract if a gum is swelling?
Typically a dentist will not do the procedure until the swelling goes down. The dentist will usually prescribe an antibiotic first, to help bring down the swelling and reduce any pain.
Is triple antibiotic cream the same as hydrocortisone cream?
Absolutely not. Hydrocortisone is a non-anabolic steroid that reduce swelling due to irritation or allergic reactions and antibiotic cream is just that, an antibiotic. It helps kill harmful bacteria.
Is doxycycline good for a cat bite?
If the cat bite is infected such as inflamed or swelling is present, then you need to take your cat into your Veterinarian. He or she will know the best type of antibiotic to put your cat on. It may have turned into an abscess where it needs to be opened up and flushed out and a penrose drain put in to keep it opened and draining. This type of antibiotic is not one of choice.
How can I reduce swelling caused by an abcessed tooth?
You can take Nurofen to help reduce the swelling from a tooth abscess. You will also need to get an antibiotic from your dentist which will not only help bring the swelling down but will also clear up the infection.
Will a topical antihistamine reduce swelling?
Assuming the swelling is due to an allergic reaction, antihistamines will help reduce the pain, swelling and itching associated with the release of histamine in the body following exposure to these agents. They will not help swelling from trauma.
How do you reduce facial swelling due to tooth infection?
go to your dentst for an antibiotic once you have taken that prescription for 10days your dentist will be able to treat the tooth by root canal if needed or other dental treatments
Antibiotic for gum disease?
what is the best antibiotic to relieve the pain of periodontics
Does topical diclofenac reduce swelling?
yes
My cat got in a fight yesterday and he has a wound on his nose that has caused some swelling should i take him to the vet?
Take your cat to the vet. My cat had a swelling, but it seems like he fixed it himself.
Can you use methyprednisolone for back pain?
Yes. This drug can be used to reduce the swelling of inflammatory origin in the spinal cord. It may reduce the swelling of ligamentum flavum.
How many days should you take ibuprofen to reduce swelling in an ankle injury?
Ibuprofen is for pain or fever. It will not reduce the swelling much from an injury, as that is not an inflammatory process.
What are the risks of smoking and antibiotic use?
Smoking tobacco can reduce or even negate the positive effects of antibiotic therapy.
