Expert: Mark Bornfeld DDS - 12/2/2006

Question
ok if you have an infected tooth could it make your stomach feel weird ? and make me feel like i got to puke? cuz i have an infected tooth and now i feel like i got to puke sometimes and then my stomach feels weird and my ear is startin to hurt on the side that my infected tooth is on and i just need to know if an infected tooth could make you feel really sick sometimes like you got to puke but you don't?

Answer
Dear amanda,

Yes, localized infections such as an abscessed tooth can cause constitutional symptoms: nausea, fever, malaise, prostration, and others. Of course, you might very well have more than one thing going on now, but if the presence of an infected tooth is already confirmed, then you should go to your dentist and manage it. At least then you will know if your nausea is related to your tooth; if the nausea does not stop, then you should consider consulting with your medical doctor for that reason.

Good luck!

Mark Bornfeld DDS
www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY