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A 24-year-old female asked:
i had my wisdom teeth removed this morning and was under general anesthesia and my body has been itching most of the day, but there is no rash. is th?
6 doctor answers • 16 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 54 years experience
Call your doctor: Call your doctor and explain your symptoms. This is something your doctor should determine based upon your complete medical history, drugs used, medications prescribed and treatment rendered. One does not have to have a rash in order to have an allergic reaction.
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Dr. William Jenkinsanswered
Specializes in Anesthesiology
You might: check any medications you received or are receiving for pain or antibiotics, they can release histamine and not be an allergic reaction, but discuss with dentist.
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Dr. Anthony Pollizzianswered
Anesthesiology 36 years experience
Allergy: You could be allergic to the antibiotic or a narcotic used.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Allergy: This is a side effect of opiates (such as morphine), but can be caused by an allergy. If you have itchiness, it can be treated with other drugs like Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) is the best over-the-counter medication for itching,
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Dr. Karen Sibertanswered
Anesthesiology 39 years experience
Antibiotics?: Most common medications causing itchiness in the setting of surgery and anesthesia are antibiotics and pain relievers such as Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) or Vicodin. If you were put on an antibiotic, check to see what kind, and check with your surgeon. Many pain relievers that contain narcotics can cause itching. If you don't have a rash or any trouble breathing, this is not a dangerous reaction.
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Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 45 years experience
Vague: Could be a reaction to the meds. Hard to say. I would call the dental/oral surgeon office and inquire asap.
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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