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11 days ago abscess tooth, penicillin for 7 days and root canal. had done lab test week before for glucose &was 7.4. could abscess raise b/g test?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Yes: Infections can cause elevation and fluctuation of blood glucose levels.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Abnormal blood glucose levels can be the equivalent to a "dead canary in a mineshaft"- very high or low b/g levels can preceed the symptoms of an infection such as a tooth abscess. Infections stresses the body, releasing hormones that affect glucose levels

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Louis Sterling answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Yes: Infections anywhere in your body can result in an alteration in your blood glucose level.

Answered 6/29/2017

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