A 25-year-old female asked:
two days ago i had an impacted wisdom tooth extracted, now my throat is swollen with white all over. is this normal or could i have strep throat?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
24 years experience Psychiatry
Were you placed on: antibiotics? This may be a yeast infection called thrush. Please let your oral surgeon know so he can assess.
Answered on May 18, 2017
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Same : Use ibuprofen, naproxen, or Acetaminophen in prescribed doses and intervals. Check with your oral surgeon to be sure there are no surgical contraindic ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
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Inflammation: The gingiva in that area which is in close proximity to your throat became inflamed and subsequently swollen. As the infection subsided, so did the in ... Read More
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Dr. Jerry Brown answered
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Dr. Katherine Mcgraw answered
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See doctor: Go be seen please
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