Question 1

wisdom tooth removed eight days ago, pain and swelling still not gone away. swelling worse, mostly under chin. infection? hematoma?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom tooth : If the swelling is getting worse you need to contact the extracting dentist ASAP and get this checked.  While some amount of swelling can still be present a week after wisdom tooth extraction, it should be decreasing as things heal.  In your case it is increasing so you may have an infection that needs treatment.

Question 2

does squeezing pores on nose and chin cause brain infection?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Squeezing zits on the nose and upper part of the faces can (rarely) cause bacteria to migrate up to the brain and cause a brain abscess (infection).

Question 3

have a boil on.my chin.and.the infection.has spreaded to.my cheek. i had mrsa a yr ago and was given prednisone a week ago 4 another ailment?

Accepted Answer

Possible Infection: You should be evaluated, in person, for possible recurrence of MRSA infection.
Prednisone can weaken your immune system and make you more prone to infections.

Question 4

infection on chin from chin strap. how to treat this quickly?

Accepted Answer

Infection: You should have this looked at by a doctor.  Without seeing what you are referring to it would be foolhardy to both diagnose and recommend therapy.

Question 5

what is the surgery for replacing skin on the chin? not augmentation but replacing badly scarred skin on the chin due to previous infection

Accepted Answer

Discuss options: I believe that you should find a surgeon who is board certified in plastic surgery to discuss your concerns.  There are options for scar revision, skin grafting, laser resurfacing or other procedures that may be able to help repair the scarred skin.

Question 6

2 root canals. 2 days after i got an infection and chin felt somewhat numb. i have feeling if i apply heat or pain stimulus. when will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: Your problem is best resolved by seeing the dentist who is actually treating you, knows both you medical and dental history, and can personally examine you in order to determine the cause of your symptoms, which can then be followed with appropriate treatment as warranted.  He or she can also best answer your questions and refer you to other specialists if necessary.

Question 7

occasional pain below chin; sonar normal; no infection; surgeon does not know what to do. female 17yrs. blood tests thyroid normal ?

Accepted Answer

Below chin pain: Continue to be followed by your doctors.  Search John Sarno, MD, for a mind-body approach to pain.  Peace and good health.

Question 8

since yesterday when i press against right nostril, front tooth hurts.now tickly feeling in throat&under chin.asthma?anxiety?sinus infection?allergies

Accepted Answer

Could be: Allergy, infected tooth, virus.  Call your physician for exam.  He may want you to also se dentist.

Question 9

what causes a fungus infection on a child's head, and what can be used to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Oral medicine: Tinea capitis is the name of the most common fungal infection that children get on the scalp.  A common way to get it is by close contact with another person, and especially sharing hairbrushes, barettes, hair rollers, hats, etc.  There is also a form that is transmitted by pets (cats and dogs.)  it is treated by taking an oral prescription medicine (pills or liquid) for up to 6-12 weeks.

Question 10

the head part of my penis is now dark in colour. almost black. is this an infection?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: In the absence of any pain or lesions, unlikely to be a sign of infection or other abnormality other than normal color variation that occurs dependent on blood flow and temperature.

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Wisdom tooth removed eight days ago, pain and swelling still not gone away. swelling worse, mostly under chin. infection? hematoma?

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Does squeezing pores on nose and chin cause brain infection?

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Have a boil on.my chin.and.the infection.has spreaded to.my cheek. i had mrsa a yr ago and was given prednisone a week ago 4 another ailment?

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Infection on chin from chin strap. how to treat this quickly?

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What is the surgery for replacing skin on the chin? not augmentation but replacing badly scarred skin on the chin due to previous infection

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2 root canals. 2 days after i got an infection and chin felt somewhat numb. i have feeling if i apply heat or pain stimulus. when will it go away?

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Occasional pain below chin; sonar normal; no infection; surgeon does not know what to do. female 17yrs. blood tests thyroid normal ?

A member asked:

Since yesterday when i press against right nostril, front tooth hurts.now tickly feeling in throat&under chin.asthma?anxiety?sinus infection?allergies

A member asked:

What causes a fungus infection on a child's head, and what can be used to treat it?

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The head part of my penis is now dark in colour. almost black. is this an infection?

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