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Can brain infection come from infected teeth?
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Dec 10 7:53am | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
I have been sick for 4 years following sinus surgery, and my dentist has found an infected root canal in my front tooth. We suspect the tooth infection could be related to my overall illness. Can you please tell me which imaging and bloodwork (and any other testing) was used to diagnose the brain infection? I have shooting headache pains that are so severe I can’t talk during them. My general doctor has decided an MRI would be a good idea, but says she has no idea which one to order. She is having me see my ENT to see if he knows which one to order. Is there a better specialist I should see?
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I would see a neurologist/neurosurgeon before I would see ENT. Not sure that I understand why your "general doctor" doesn't know which MRI to order.......should be an MRI with/without contrast, that simple! Sinus films would probably be a good idea too.
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Has your dentist done a Cone beam CT of your teeth? I would ask for a referral to a Neurologist or Neurotologist and/or even an infectious disease doctor. I can’t give you medical advice but I would think an MRI of the brain and sinuses with and without contrast would be a good start. Most people with a brain abscess would be in critical condition.