My 16 year old son has been prescribed ferrous fumerate 210mg  tablets 3 times a day , after getting blood tests back and being told he has an under active thyroid TSH level 4.12+ serum free T4 12.4. This was yesterday 28/9/12 We were told to go back for more blood tests in 2 months. Whilst at the doctors , we pointed out a painful swelling and soreness below his front teeth into his chin. She prescribed Daktarin 2% oral gel. It has not helped. The pain has got worse , swelling more pronounced. The doctors out of hours say its dental and the dentist cant see him for 24 hours. Being a weekend. He has no fillings or cavities. His last visit to the dentist 2 months ago was all clear. He has good dental higine. Is it doctor or dental and could it be an abcess or conected to the thyroid problem ? Thankyou.
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your question, the swelling in the chin or below the teeth area could be a periapical abscess or periodontal abscess leading to cellulitis you need to take a radiograph like IOP AR in relation to those teeth till you meet your dentist take a course of antibiotic like penicillin if he is not allergic...don't apply pressure on that area.do saline gargling 3-4times...it's not related to thyroid problem...