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Question: I got my wisdom teeth pulled & cut out about 2 weeks ago. All 4. I got a really bad infection where a huge abscess grew in my neck and they had to drain it out. I was in the hospital for 5 days cause they had to put an IV antibiotic in my arm. Finally, i went home on oral top notch antibiotics. I had a tube left in my throat where the infection can drain and when it finally stopped, i had it removed. Now i have puss & blood coming out of my neck and im scared. The oral surgeon (whos the best in the state) said i will be okay cause it is coming out instead of staying in and to go the emergency room if it gets bigger or if i get another fever. Also said the antibiotics will clear it up in due time. Does that sound right? I am healthy young active girl who never had any health issues. It has been so scary for me. What do you think? has anything like this happened to you?

Answers:
It is natural and healthy to be scared. Trust on the pros! but always let others know your doubts. Your health belongs to you so you must be sure your doctors understand your concerns. If you still have some other doubts.. ask other doctors for opinion (maybe some friend, relative, etc).
Try to learn the cause of the infection... is there someone with responsibility there? or it just happened?
I had also a surprise health problem when I was a teenager.. it wasn't an infection but I got a facial paralysis. It was traumatic experience because I couldn't move half of the face, I could not drink liquids with spoon... I couldn't smile!
But I got a good rehab. process and good doctors. After a few months I was 100% OK!

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no but i've had my fair share of hospital visits.. (i have a cleft palate), but hopefully you get well soon. good luck.

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