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My son used clove oil to deaden pain from dry socket after wisdom teeth removal. i believe he burned the roof of his mouth from the oil. he now has diarrhea. is this from the oil? should he just hydrate and try imodium (loperamide)?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Could be: Too much oil can certainly cause diarrhea. How much did you use?

Dr Rhoades and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/26/2015

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A member asked:

My son used clove oil to deaden pain from dry socket after wisdom teeth removal. i believe he burned the roof of his mouth from the oil. he now has diarrhea. is this from the oil? should he just hydrate and try imodium (loperamide)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Rhoades and another doctor agreed

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