4 days ago I woke up &felt like I had something stuck behind my nasal cavity /high in my throat. As the day went on the roof of my mouth began to swell quite a bit. By nighttime it was becoming hard to swallow & the swelling was a great deal worse than uncomfortable. I went to the er 2.days ago where they gave me a shot of rocephin & a script for amoxicillin (875mg) for 7 days. They told me to follow with a dentist n that I had an abscess, but I don t have a toothache nor have I had one. The only relief I can get is 1000mg ibuprofen & 1000 mgr of tylenol & throat sprays. Help please.
Hi, Thank you for the query. Abscess in the mouth, need not be necessary that decayed tooth will be the cause for it, any infection in the gums or bone can also lead to it or tonsillitis sometimes or viral infections may lead to this condition. Clinical examination of the area will help in diagnosing the exact cause for the swelling as it could be because of the allergic reaction with Tylenol which presents with and emergency like difficulty in swallowing, swelling of the face, throat, lip and tongue, difficulty in breathing. Get back to your dentist and explain the condition and tell about the Chat Doctor. According to the clinical examination the treatment plan will be explained to you. Hope this information helps you.