i had dental work done on my teeth for last 14 months and i been taking the premeds, but the last 4 days i been getting stong chest pains , i never had them before. i think its conncted to the dental work, and i have an app today for a surgery to finsish a comlicated root canal. been there 4 xx already. anyways what is symptom of heart infection? can dental work be a problem today?
2006-12-11 00:59:22 · 5 answers · asked by flowerlegz 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Yes, There is a condition call endocarditis that you can get from dental procedures, it's an infection that destroys the valves of your heart if you are having chest pain and are on the profolaxis medication, you should go to the emergency room now. I would not wait on this, I would go now! The symptoms include, irregular heartbeat, pain when your heart beats or a general pain or crushing in the chest. A mild nausea, and sometimes vomiting. But if you have even one of these symptoms it's best to go to the emergency room closest to you. Do it now
2006-12-11 03:26:31 · answer #1 · answered by ^V-Nephthys-V^ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are taking your premeds it really shouldn't be an issue. Maybe you are just stressed out.
Here are symptoms of endocarditis:
The symptoms of endocarditis progress as the bacteria or fungi grow in your heart. Vague, flu-like symptoms, such as a low-grade fever and fatigue, often occur first. Most people with endocarditis begin to have symptoms within 2 weeks after becoming infected with bacteria or fungi.
However, a powerful strain of bacteria may cause symptoms to appear much faster, within a few days.
Symptoms include:
Chills and fever.
Fatigue.
Weight loss.
Night sweats.
Painful joints.
Persistent cough and shortness of breath.
Bleeding under the fingernails.
Tiny purple and red spots under the skin, called petechiae.
2006-12-11 01:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My wife has a heart problem and she was told she has to take antibiotics before any dental work. You should go see your doctor before you get anymore work done.
2006-12-11 01:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by Tony G 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you were that concernd about your health you would have gone to your GP. you do have one?. So ocall them already. Why are you asking for the advice of complete strangers who spend there time talking twonk on line you barking.
2006-12-11 01:03:18 · answer #4 · answered by Max Cherry 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
possibly
2006-12-11 01:01:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋