Gum swelling a few days after starting treatment for strep throat, cefdinir 300mg 2 days left. what caused and what to do for swelling?

See MD: Cefdinir may be causing an allergic reaction, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Allergies should be noted to avoid potential severe reactions in the future.

Swollen gums: Repot this and any other symptom to your doctor. Any hives, red spots on your skin, itching, difficulty swallowing? Your doctor can tell you if you are having allergic symptoms or if something else is going on. It is also a good idea to see your dentist about your swollen gums. Your dentist can help.

Brush and floss: You need to continue brushing (3 times a day) and flossing daily to reduce bacterial growth that can cause inflammation of your gums. Keep brushing and flossing around the gum swelling - it may be uncomfortable, but you need to keep the gums cleaned.

Strep & Gingivitis: What came first? Conditions such as Strep Throat, Tonsillitis, Laryngitis and the seasonal flu can cause such symptoms which is very common. At the same time the bacterial from the periodontal disease (gums) contribute to the Strep Throat. These are likely two comorbidities. Once Strep Throat is gone see your dentist for gum disease evaluation, x-rays and treatment.

Strep\gum swelling: The two symptoms may or may not be related. Seeing a dentist for the gum swelling and a physician for the Strep throat will together solve the mystery and help decide course of treatment and resolution of these two issues. It cannot be diagnosed or treated over the internet.

Coincidental: Probably 2 separate infections that respond to different treatment. Report your symptoms to your prescribing physician, then immediately call your Dentist and make an appointment.